Weatherman's definitions

The Jinks Effect

1) Meteorological (most common association):
Extremely severe and inclement weather. In particular, when bad weather comes as a surprise following an optimisitc forecast.

2) A person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck (Jinks or Jinx)

3) A condition or period of bad luck that appears to have been caused by a specific person or thing.

The sudden and surprising change in weather that resulted in the tsunami is thought to have been caused by The Jinks Effect.

by Weatherman September 12, 2012

Squall

A usually past passing storm with lots of rain, thunder, lightning and wind. During the winter, there can also be snow squalls.

A squall line is moving across New York, causing power outages across the state.

by weatherman January 16, 2004

cmac

Famous yorkshire based NON-PORNOGRAPHER

Cmac was repeatedly heard to exclaim "ITS NOT POOOORRRRNNNN"

by weatherman December 1, 2003