The final stages of pregnancy; accouchement. / A period of postpartum confinement, typically a month or longer, formerly common in Europe and still practiced in some parts of the world.

of, or relating to childbirth or postpartum confinement

(idiomatic) Drunk; in the act of consuming alcohol liberally.

The designation for a member of an organization (primarily military) who has died while on duty.

An iron sheet building material, usually galvanised, which has been pressed into corrugations.

(chiefly military) The designation for a member of an organization (usually military) with whom contact is lost and whose whereabouts are not known, but whose death is not confirmed.

(idiomatic) Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.

(idiomatic) With humility; in an apologetic or self-effacing fashion.

Alternative form of tongue-in-cheek

To select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio. / (idiomatic) To pay attention.