Arminkshipper's definitions

April 16 2014

The most significant event on April 16, 2014, was the sinking of the ferry MV Sewol in South Korea. The ferry was en route from Incheon to Jeju when it sent a distress signal. Tragically, out of 476 passengers and crew, 304 died, including many high school students on a field trip. The disaster exposed safety issues and a slow response by authorities, leading to national grief and outrage in South Korea.

On April 16 2014, the Sewol Ferry sank, may the victims rest in peace 🎗️

by Arminkshipper July 6, 2024

Stag

a person who applies for shares in a new issue with a view to selling at once for a profit.

A stag is a speculator who applies for shares in a new issue with the intention of selling them immediately for a profit.

by Arminkshipper August 6, 2024

bad

good; excellent.

"they want the baddest, best-looking Corvette there is"

by Arminkshipper July 22, 2024

Jetway

a portable bridge placed against an aircraft door to allow passengers to embark or disembark.

The passengers disembarked from the plane onto the jetway.

by Arminkshipper August 15, 2024

Going down

happen.

"you really don't know what's going down?"

by Arminkshipper June 14, 2025

born on the wrong side of the blanket

born of parents not lawfully married to each other.

She was considered a social outcast because she was born on the wrong side of the blanket.

by Arminkshipper July 30, 2024

System

a collection of linked hardware components, software, or both, particularly when used for a single purpose.

The new inventory management system simplifies supply ordering and tracking through a sophisticated hardware and software combination.

by Arminkshipper July 2, 2024