SOS

n. a signal sent by a ship or aircraft that is in danger and needs help immediately.

n. The international Morse code distress signal (···---···) used by ships and aircraft to request emergency assistance.

“The sinking ship sent out an SOS to all nearby vessels.”

“The coast guard picked up a faint SOS signal coming from the middle of the Atlantic, prompting an immediate search and rescue mission.”

n. a message or call you send when you are in a difficult situation and need someone to help you.

n. A figurative or informal request for assistance in a non-life-threatening but stressful situation.

“I sent an SOS to my best friend when I realized I had no money for the bus.”

“The manager sent an SOS to the IT department after the entire server went offline during the presentation.”

Informal

n. a slang name for a meal of creamed meat served on toast, often served in the army.

n. Abbreviation for shit on a shingle. A military slang term for creamed chipped beef on toast.

“The soldiers complained about having SOS for breakfast again.”

“While veterans often speak of SOS with a mix of nostalgia and disgust, it remains a staple of traditional military mess hall fare.”

Slang · American English · Vulgar