Tom from the Shore's definitions

Australian Think Tank

Psychiatric ward. So called because Australians have a reputation for being goofballs.

Babs had a bout of depression and spent a week in the Australian Think Tank

by Tom from the Shore November 8, 2007

O Gauge

A size of toy or model electric train. O is the size, and gauge refers to the distance between the outer rails. The gauge of the O train is 1 and 1/4 inches. The most prolific maker was Lionel. O gauge also refers to the basic curve of Lionel trains, that being 31 inches in diameter.

We have an O gauge model railway in the basement.

Lionel makes O Gauge, which is larger than H.O.

by Tom from the Shore December 12, 2007

Bucket of Muzzle Blast

Among artillerymen, a nonexistent item used to trick rookies. It is commonly used to send rookies on a wild goose chase. (Muzzle blast is the burst of smoke and fire that erupts from the muzzle when a shell is fired.)

"Private, go to the supply sergeant and see if he can find you a bucket of muzzle blast."

by Tom from the Shore November 19, 2007

Zamboon

Slang term for a Zambian soldier. The term originated in the 1970s with White mercenaries in the region of Zambia, Rhodesia, Botswana, South Africa.

The Zamboons were trading mortar fire with Botswana.

by Tom from the Shore November 12, 2007

Australian genius

A person who is insane, mentally ill, retarded or mentally deficient.

That half-wit is a genuine Australian genius!

by Tom from the Shore November 9, 2007

Sky hook

Among soldiers in the 1970s, there was no such thing as a sky hook. It was a fictional item used to send rookies on a wild goose chase.

"Private, go over to Charlie Battery and ask them if they can lend yo ua sky hook."

by Tom from the Shore November 19, 2007