Definitions by gumba gumba
Alfa Romeo
Cheap Italian sports cars well known for having the lifespan of a rabbit. With the exception of well maintained classics (Guiletta SS, GT-V, Racing models, some Sprint and alfa-Suds, Spyder) the typical Alfa will become a write-off in under ten years, largely due to transmission destruction.
Alfa Romeo's and Lancia's are for people that want a cheap, crap Italian sports car, but can't afford a Ferrari, Maserati or Lamborghini.
Alfa Romeo by Gumba Gumba April 13, 2004
Explosive reactive armour
Initially designed to strengthen tanks, a reactive armour, that explodes when hit by either kinetic energy or high explosive antitank (HEAT) projectiles, disrupting the round, and degrading its penetration. Explosive reactive armour is most effective against HEAT rounds.
The new Russian Kontakt-5 ERA is not completely destroyed when hit - it still functions as armour after exploding.
Anti-tank weapons work by piercing the armour and exploding inside, thus killing the crew.
Explosive reactive armour counteracts the force of the explosion by creating another explosion on itself. Against shaped charged missiles, this type of armour really comes into it's own.
The design was patented by Manfred Held in the 1970's.
The new Russian Kontakt-5 ERA is not completely destroyed when hit - it still functions as armour after exploding.
Anti-tank weapons work by piercing the armour and exploding inside, thus killing the crew.
Explosive reactive armour counteracts the force of the explosion by creating another explosion on itself. Against shaped charged missiles, this type of armour really comes into it's own.
The design was patented by Manfred Held in the 1970's.
Explosive reactive armour by Gumba Gumba April 13, 2004
in your own time
Sarcastic response to someone who is taking advantage of there being no time limit for a task to be done.
Oh don't worry Bary, in your own time. Maybe I can just call work and tell them I won't be in monday, tuesday...the whole damn week!
in your own time by Gumba Gumba April 13, 2004
Rocket Scientist
Sarcastic term of praise handed to someone who deducts the obvious and makes sure as many people as possible recognise that they have pointed out the obvious, in an attempt to sound intelligent.
Hey, that car's on fire!
Oh look at the fucking rocket scientist, as if we didn't notice the huge flames, the explosion that we heard so decided to run here etc. Idiot.
Oh look at the fucking rocket scientist, as if we didn't notice the huge flames, the explosion that we heard so decided to run here etc. Idiot.
Rocket Scientist by Gumba Gumba April 13, 2004
Victoria Cross- the highest ranking medal availiable to the British Amry. Although the British Army has had more victories since the introduction of the VC than any other country in the world, only 1354 have been awarded. Of these people, 15 are still alive today, the last having recieved his medal in 1969.
The Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
VC by Gumba Gumba April 13, 2004