Combat-Queen
The pejorative name used to describe a soldier, or veteran of the US armed forces who is working, or has worked in a combat related role (usually infantry), who is at least one of the following:
A) Overly concerned with comparing his/her job, and/or experience with other military roles.
B) Condescending of others' lack of combat experience, regardless of the targeted entity's current, or past military involvement; Often perceiving them as inferior, either physically, or psychologically.
C) Frequently mentioning past combat-related experiences, either in the form of stories, or gratuitous comments during contextually unrelated social situations. (IE. Parties, work, vacations etc.)
The above circumstances are speculated to stem from a strong need for validation, admiration, or used as a façade to hide his/her insecurities.
A) Overly concerned with comparing his/her job, and/or experience with other military roles.
B) Condescending of others' lack of combat experience, regardless of the targeted entity's current, or past military involvement; Often perceiving them as inferior, either physically, or psychologically.
C) Frequently mentioning past combat-related experiences, either in the form of stories, or gratuitous comments during contextually unrelated social situations. (IE. Parties, work, vacations etc.)
The above circumstances are speculated to stem from a strong need for validation, admiration, or used as a façade to hide his/her insecurities.
Jim: "Wow! It sure is hot outside today."
Amy: "Tell me about it; I started sweating right away!"
John "Pshh, you wouldn't know real heat unless you spent a summer in Kandahar.."
Jim to Amy: "Jeez, what a Combat-Queen."
Amy: "Tell me about it; I started sweating right away!"
John "Pshh, you wouldn't know real heat unless you spent a summer in Kandahar.."
Jim to Amy: "Jeez, what a Combat-Queen."