Gari's definitions

Bus Driver

RAF slang for Bomber Pilot

"Who's the bus driver today?"

by Gari August 26, 2005

Greenhouse

RAF wartime slang for Cockpit cover.

"Couldn't get the greenhouse open"

by Gari August 26, 2005

pardon my zinger

Zing.

To Zing (syn: pwn), is to viciously point out flaws, with relentless, uncaring effort. The term "Burn" was overused, and therefore had died. From its ashes rose several new terms, such as Snap, and Zing. To be Zing is bliss, and neverending once you have it.
www.encyclopediadramatica.com/index.php/Zing

"Should you need to think about a comeback, or something to retort, it is no longer a Zing, but a common insult".

by Gari August 29, 2005

Wankatank

Aus. slang
Four wheel drives that never leave the bitumen. Mostly found on the Mornington Peninsula but occuring in other parts of Australia:

"Those wankatank drivers should all have to undergo appropriate training to be licenced to drive."

by Gari August 26, 2005

Gong, To collect a

RAF wartime slang - To get a medal.

"Frank'll get a gong for that"

by Gari August 26, 2005

pernickity

pedantic, analy retentive, from the root - to 'pick nits', meaning to pick up small and possibly irrelevant or unimportant details

Charles was always picking nits and complaining about the cleanliness of the squat. Personally I think he is being too pernickity.

by Gari May 8, 2003

Deadly Treadly

(Aus) Bicycle.

Australian expression for push-bike

"Catchyalayda mate. I'll be round on my deadly treadly"

by Gari August 26, 2005