phrase: refers to someone deceased in a military accident or operation. Phrase predates World War II, but came into common use at that time due to the large numbers of training casualties due inexperienced pilots/crewmembers trained in aircraft that are much less reliable than today. Common accidents in rural areas would result in aircraft crashing into barns, fields, or rural property, resulting in damages. The US Government would compensate the affected property owners with checks to pay for damages, or in some cases condemn land contaminated with undetonated/unlocated munitions/weapons, in effect "buying the farm".
"28 of us started out in my class in UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training) but only 11 of us earned our wings. 13 washed out, 2 got held back, and Higgins and Baker bought the farm when they lost power on climb-out."
by speedstan February 24, 2010
by Missy ADK April 16, 2010
I just bought out your ass by writing you a check for $3800 making you my property for the next month.
by Bought you OUT December 22, 2008
A phrase used by car enthusiasts. It means the current owner of the car in question has paid for and/or done all the work to it themselves, rather than buying it pre-modified or renovated by a previous owner. This commands great respect by fellow enthusiasts.
My Chevrolet is built not bought
by YourAHarryWizard August 13, 2019
"Hey, did any of you see Vinny? He went to Queens 2 days ago."
"Nah, Vinny bought a GM. He's gone."
"Oh, OK. Fuggedaboutit."
"Let's eat some pasta, my wife made this."
"Nah, Vinny bought a GM. He's gone."
"Oh, OK. Fuggedaboutit."
"Let's eat some pasta, my wife made this."
by Lothario the Scandalous June 5, 2014
by Bought you OUT December 22, 2008
Air that has been heated by a heater or cooled by an air-conditioner. Since it costs money to run a heater or an air-conditioner, the air is bought.
by electricalparade May 4, 2020