wet boy

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

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Noun

wet boy (plural wet boys)

  1. (idiomatic, US, slang) A contractor assassin or hit man

Usage notes

A term used loosely by US government organizations such as the CIA, FBI and the NSA.