To add a little to Dan Smith's answer; having served in the Royal Navy myself I can add a couple of related 'Jack Speak' terms in relation to 'getting the wets in''. read more
Below is a list of common American slang word and phrases that our English-speaking comrades in Great Britain might have trouble wrapping their heads around. American Slang Words and Phrases: Bail — Intransitive verb for leaving abruptly. read more