TDY

What Does TDY Mean in a Text?

TDY means "Temporary Duty."

The abbreviation TDY is used in military and law enforcement circles with the meaning "Temporary Duty," to refer to the assignment of personnel to a location other than their permanent duty station.

TDY assignments are sometimes referred to as "Temporary Duty Yonder" or "Temporarily Deployed for a Year."

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meaning of TDY

"Temporary Duty"

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"Temporary Duty" is the most common definition for TDY on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
TDY
Definition:Temporary Duty
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
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