Fred Karno's army

== English == === Alternative forms === Karno's army Fred Carno's army (misspelling) Carno's army (misspelling) === Etymology === From the First World War marching tune "We're Fred Karno's Army", ultimately from the slapstick music hall entertainer Fred Karno. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /fɹɛd ˈkɑːnəʊz ɑːmiː/ === Proper noun === Fred Karno's army (UK, slang) A chaotic, poorly-managed group.