The act of, upon reaching a stop light/sign, all the members of a vehicle bail out and dash laps around the car until the light changes or the other people around you get really pissed.
Hey man, I'm bored, let's go do a few Chinese Fire Drills down at the town square.
erm... ok, but you're the one driving this time!
erm... ok, but you're the one driving this time!
by animedude April 23, 2004
1. (n) A state of confusion. It is thought that the term was derived when a Royal Navy Ship consisting of a Chinese crew and British officers was set to perform a firedrill. One group of the crew was to carry buckets of water from the port side of the ship to the engine room to extinguish the blaze. Then another team was to take buckets of water from the floor of the engine room and throw it off the starboard side. In the first moments of the drill, things went fine, however, difficulty in translation between the officers and crew caused confusion resulting in the first bucket team taking water from the port side of the ship, and dumping it off the starboard side of the ship while the second team did nothing.
2. (n) When the occupants of a car stop at a traffic light and exit the vehicle to cavort around the car like the lead knife in a knife parade
See also Chinese National Anthem and Chinese Puzzle
2. (n) When the occupants of a car stop at a traffic light and exit the vehicle to cavort around the car like the lead knife in a knife parade
See also Chinese National Anthem and Chinese Puzzle
1
Jack: So we set up all the bands to play with eachother.
Hanns: How'd it go?
Jack: It was a damn Chinese fire drill in there...
2
Jack: Let's have a Chinese fire drill at the next light.
Hanns: Kay.
Jack: So we set up all the bands to play with eachother.
Hanns: How'd it go?
Jack: It was a damn Chinese fire drill in there...
2
Jack: Let's have a Chinese fire drill at the next light.
Hanns: Kay.
by Jsten November 29, 2008
A Chinese Fire Drill is when, at a red light, a group of people hop out their car, switch to different seats as fast as they can, and ride away.
by IDigMusic January 15, 2009
When during sexual intercourse the couple decides to switch positions from girl on top to missionary or vice versa while the male's penis stays in the female's vagina.
by Urbancowgirl September 17, 2012
In Detroit, the act of getting out of your car at a stop light and having it be stolen before you can reach the rear bumper.
Could I borrow a Benjamin to get my car out of impound? I tried a chinese fire drill last week because I forgot I wasn't in Ann Arbor.
by Snacman October 21, 2007
In Mafia, a last-minute, unexpected switch of votes aimed at a player who is least expecting it, causing disarray and surprise. This tactic is used strategically to ensure the elimination of a potentially dangerous player or to throw other players off their game. This is often executed in a fast-paced and chaotic manner, akin to the whirlwind confusion of a Chinese Fire Drill.
Everything was going smoothly for John, he was sure that he had convinced everyone of his innocence. But then, just when the voting was about to end, a Chinese Fire Drill occurred. To his utter disbelief, all the votes suddenly swung in his direction, catching him completely off-guard and leading to his unexpected elimination from the game.
by HappyCleaner82 October 24, 2023
Used as a euphemism in sports, when in a particular zone there is mass disorganization, confusion, or lack of cohesion.
Bill: Did you see the Senators power-play last night?
Ted: It was brutal! The whole thing looked like a Chinese fire drill
Ted: It was brutal! The whole thing looked like a Chinese fire drill
by Shotgun Messiah05 January 18, 2009