Definitions by Bill Gronos
sizzle reel
A sizzle reel is a fast paced video that is short and incorporates creativity with sounds and engaging sights to advertise or promote a product, concept or person. The purpose is to capture attention. The meaning of this term has been expanded through popular usage to also mean what is most often called a highlights reel.
sizzle reel by Bill gronos November 1, 2013
Google doodle
Changes to the usual Google search engine home page logo to mark special events, celebrity birth/death dates, holidays, etc. and major events, such as the Olympics. These logos often use humorous features, such as cartoon modifications. These special logos have become known as Google Doodles.
Google doodle by Bill gronos September 15, 2009
7-level
A small screwdriver with a fine tip and having a pen clip attached, making it capable of being easily carried in a shirt pocket.
This word originated with US Air Force electronics technicians and is derived from the skill level digit of the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) (example: 30670) where "7" indicates an advanced technician. The idea being that this small screwdriver is used to make precision adjustments to circuit board components such as trim potentiameters that require a higher level of technical skill to perform.
This word originated with US Air Force electronics technicians and is derived from the skill level digit of the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) (example: 30670) where "7" indicates an advanced technician. The idea being that this small screwdriver is used to make precision adjustments to circuit board components such as trim potentiameters that require a higher level of technical skill to perform.
7-level by Bill gronos July 2, 2009
Zipper-Suited Sun God
US Air Force slang for a pilot.
The zipper suit refers to a flight suit - the one-piece garment worn by air crew members.
The zipper suit refers to a flight suit - the one-piece garment worn by air crew members.
Zipper-Suited Sun God by Bill gronos July 2, 2009
bubble chaser
US Air Force slang term for a pneumatic systems technician, derived from the major cause of most malfunctions being a small leak that admits air bubbles into a hose or line.
The controls are a little too spongy. Better let the bubble chasers check it out before its next flight.
bubble chaser by Bill gronos July 2, 2009
B-1RD
Slang for any generic airplane, the word bird also meaning an airplane.
It is pronounced like other aircraft designations are pronounced: bee-one-are-dee.
It is pronounced like other aircraft designations are pronounced: bee-one-are-dee.
"What kind of airplane is that?"
"A B-1RD."
"What kind of airplane is the other one?"
"A B-1RD."
"How can two completely different planes have the same name???"
"To me they are all the same, they're all birds. Go ask a pilot; I fly a desk for the Air Force."
"A B-1RD."
"What kind of airplane is the other one?"
"A B-1RD."
"How can two completely different planes have the same name???"
"To me they are all the same, they're all birds. Go ask a pilot; I fly a desk for the Air Force."
B-1RD by Bill gronos July 2, 2009
Butt Set
Special test phone used by telephone repairmen. It has alligator clips on the leads so it can be quickly attached to the line connection screws on a circuit panel.
It is derived from the word "butt-in-ski" because it can be used to eavesdrop on phone calls.
For a photo, search Google Images for "butt set"
It is derived from the word "butt-in-ski" because it can be used to eavesdrop on phone calls.
For a photo, search Google Images for "butt set"
Butt Set by Bill gronos July 2, 2009