Athene Airheart's definitions

nub

A slang term for someone of African descent. It can also be short for "Nubian."

Not really meant in a derogatory fashion.

When my dad saw the type of candy called "nibs," he called them "nubs" by mistake and thought they'd be a good name for someone.

by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

groundling

Somebody who can't fly.

Not really a derogatory term, but discriptive. Similar to groundhog.

Don't take your cessna below a thousand feet over a city, you don't want to bother the groundlings.

by Athene Airheart May 13, 2005

schlemiel

Someone who tends to go around spilling soup on people.

See schlamazel.

From the Yiddish.

Bob is a real schlemiel, he can't do anything right.

by Athene Airheart March 17, 2004

wing wiper

A term used to describe a member of the US Air Force.

Probably comes from the Air Force's reputation for being neat and orderly.

Did ya see that wing-wiper over there? Bet I could arm wrestle him.

by Athene Airheart May 1, 2004

land grab

What the US Government and other countries did to tribal peoples already living on the American continent.

Any appropriation of real estate that wasn't originally yours.

Joe used to have only five acres of property, but he made a huge land grab and now he has fifty.

by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

Hangar

A building or structure used for storing aircraft. Often populated by pilots, mechanics, hangar hounds, and similar ilk. It's kind of like a really big garage, but it's more fun to spend time in.

Hangars can be open on one or all sides, fully enclosed, heated or unheated. Some are quite nice with offices inside, some are very plain without even power going to them. The word "Hangar" comes from a French word meaning "shed."

I'm glad I got my plane into the hangar before the hailstorm started.

by Athene Airheart May 2, 2004

fighter pilot

A military pilot who flies fighter aircraft.

Can be: a wild individual who isn't afraid to take risks and usually can put away a wide variety of potables.

A fun guy to have at a party.

Some of the best fighter pilots around are Marine fighter pilots.

by Athene Airheart March 21, 2004