Yard Breather

A "firefighter" who is either seen walking about the exterior of the fire scene, with no exposure to the toxins produced from fire, with full Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) connected and breathing air, or, is seen exiting the fire apparatus while breathing air and has no intention of entering the burning structure. Could also be used in conjunction with "Engine Breather", see definition for Engine Breather.

That Timmy is a Yard Breather. Look at him standing next to the Chief, breathing air.

Yard Breather by Fraternal Brotherhood of Salt October 29, 2010

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Yard Breather

Name given to firefighters who mask up and breath air from their air packs before they are even out of the truck or close to the actual structure fire. Common to see new firefighters going "on air" before it is necessary.

Did you see him getting off the truck already on air? What a yard breather.

Yard Breather by rcovfd September 17, 2010

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How bout dem knicks?

A phrase referring twoard the New York Knicks.
Its usually said to break an unplesent moment of silence.

Guy 1: I think I may be gay.
Guy 2: ...
Guy 1: ...
Guy 2: How bout dem knicks?

How bout dem knicks? by Flame060 March 28, 2005

Word of the Day on June 8, 2026

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Power Couple

A relationship between two people who are equally as cool as each other. They are as individually awesome and fun to be around as they are when they are together.

Neither one depends on the other for their feelings of self worth- they know in their heart that they are just as valuable to the world as the other. Good looking, optimistic, and sparks a light in the world that people recognize that goes beyond a normal relationship.

In a power couple, if one person is flawed, the other person makes up for their weaknesses in strength. Together they are the epitome of what anyone would desire in a relationship. They encourage goodness in the world and make it a better place by being together.

I'm a fan of those two, they are such a power couple, the epitome of what anyone would want in a relationship.

I am envious of them because they are a power couple.

Power Couple by Pina28 May 23, 2012

Word of the Day on June 7, 2026

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Shitdar

Spidey sense for evading poop on the street, canine or otherwise.

When walking in NYC or LA, you need shitdar.

Shitdar by Sickomonster June 3, 2026

Word of the Day on June 6, 2026

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Shackteâu

A Shackteau is a humble, weather-beaten, structurally questionable shelter located in a spectacular or highly coveted place—Wales, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, Crested Butte, coastal Maine, the Alps—where the building itself may be worth almost nothing, but the dirt, view, access, and mythology make it absurdly valuable.
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Shackteâu - We thought it was an abandoned shed until the realtor called it a rare alpine Shackteâu with unobstructed views and listed it for $2 million.

Shackteâu by ez-dog June 4, 2026

Word of the Day on June 5, 2026

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Sonion

Sonion comes from a GIF that is a mix of the word son and onion ( if you use this slang you like dih)

Man 1 says "I drank last night I need a break" Man 2 "Sonion"

Sonion by popularloner67 March 11, 2026

Word of the Day on June 4, 2026

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