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Source: Urban Dictionary: jar head | www.urbandictionary.com
Description: The Slang term came about during WW2 as a slang term for a US Marine. During the war some steel helmets were made by the Mason jar company.
Oct 30, 03:19pm
Jarhead was meant as an insult about the collar on the Dress Blues making them look like their head was sticking out of a jar.
Jar head refers to perhaps from the shape of the hat the Marines once wore. Thanks for using ChaCha!
Jar head refers to perhaps from the shape of the hat the Marines once wore. Thanks for using ChaCha!
