gumba gumba's definitions

literacy

Something which is actually lower in the US than many other countries.

Adult litweracy rates:

USA, Austrailia- over 95%

Cape Verde, Africa -71.6%

Bahrain- 85.2%

Uk, France, Netherlands,Georgia, Eire, Japan, Russia, Nauru, Canada - 99.9%

Azerbaijan- 97.3%

Maldives 93.2%

Sri Lanka - 90.2%

Afghanistan-31.5%

Uzbekistan - 97%

Turkmenistan, Trinidad and Tobago 98%

Barbados- 97.4%
Kyrgyzstan - 97%

South Korea- 98%

North Korea- 99%

Vietnam- 93.7%

Phillipines- 94.6%

Brunei- 89%

Cambodia- 38%

China- 82.2%

Tonga- 93%


That's a selection of countries and their adult literacy rates. Isn't it funny that the USA, who is best represented on this site has a lower literacy rate than the former USSR countries.


I is teh klevar gooboo!

by Gumba Gumba April 8, 2004

VC

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.

by Gumba Gumba April 13, 2004

scarface

1) Nickname of infamous mobster Al Capone

2) 1983 movie starring Al Pacino about a cuban refugee who comes to america and works his way up the criminal ladder. A lively and entertaining movie loved by poor imigrants, sorry, gangstas. Spawned many great catchphrases and appears in every rappers dvd collection on MTV Cribs.

Say hello to mah little friend!

by Gumba Gumba February 22, 2004

ba

BA Barraccus. Charactor portrayed by Mr T in the a team.

Don't fuck with BA

by Gumba Gumba February 23, 2004

Charwola

The Indian word for tea boy

he is the company charwola

by Gumba Gumba May 23, 2004

peasants

Lowest class, the serfs.

*burninates peasants*

by Gumba Gumba April 10, 2004

planet hollywood

(n.) Restuarant chain incorrectly believed to be owned by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis & Slyvester Stallone. In fact, these three endorsed the products in exchange for shares (approx. 3%).

Planet Hollywood establishes itself at expensive locale to attract upmarket customers.

by Gumba Gumba May 12, 2004