An American slang term for a soldier, particularly an infantry soldier, often used affectionately or humorously.
From 'dog' + 'face'. The exact origin is debated, but it likely emerged in American military culture during World War II, possibly comparing a soldier's tired expression after exhausting marches to a dog's appearance.
Dogface became so popular that a 1945 Army comic strip called 'Sad Sack' featured a perpetually confused soldier protagonist—the term captured something about the confusion and exhaustion of ordinary soldiers.
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