The crossword solutions for the term SAILOR, SLANGILY are GOB and TAR. GOB is a slang term for a sailor that originated in the early 19th century. It is thought to have derived from the word 'gobbet' which was a term used to describe a sailor's mouth. TAR is another slang term for a sailor that has been used since the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the word 'TARPAULIN' which was a type of waterproof material used by sailors.