Vultee Vibrator

Nickname given by WWII pilots-in-training to the Vultee BT-13 Valiant. This particular aircraft had a tendancy to vibrate a lot during flight, hence the nickname.

by JonathanChance September 30, 2003

Fishsticks

A deragatory term for the New York Islanders, usually used by New York Rangers Fans.

The Fishsticks ain't worht shit.

by JonathanChance November 01, 2005

LRC

Acronym for "Learning Resource Center". A fancy-pants way of saying "library".

You should be able to find all the research materials you need in the LRC.

by JonathanChance October 05, 2003

Ace-Maker

Nickname given to the F6F Hellcat, a Carrier-Based fighter aircraft used by the US Navy and Royal Navy During World War Two. Earned its nickname due to its superiority over most of the Aircraft put out by the Japanese.

by JonathanChance September 30, 2003

stinger

Nickname given to the AC-119 Gunship, a Vietnam-Era cargo aircraft fitted with Machine guns and cannons firing out of the side. The Stinger would fly a circular pattern around the target and open up on the target, turning the enemy into mincemeat.

by JonathanChance September 30, 2003

The Hire

A series of short films put out by BMW in 2001-2002 featuring various BMW models. These films starred British actor Clive Owen as a driver for hire.

If you haven't seen The Hire series, you are really missing out on some great films.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Gropenfuhrer

Nickname given by cartoonist Gary Trudeau to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California.

Gropenfuhrer, what is your policy for recovering California's Economy?

by JonathanChance December 05, 2003