pbbt's definitions

locomotive

fifties term for a cheer

"we all had to stand up in the grandstand and give him a locomotive" (salinger 16)

by pbbt October 10, 2007

got the ax

to be expelled from school. kicked out, etc.

"The gave me frequent warning to start applying myself-- especially around midterms, when my parents came up for a conference with old Thurmer-- but i didn't do it. So i got the ax" (salinger 4)

by pbbt October 9, 2007

reversible

a type of clothing-- can be worn inside out.

"this jacket is so ugly, mom!"
"it's a reversible. just flip it inside-out."
"oh. that's a bit better."

by pbbt October 9, 2007

t.b.

acronym for tuberculosis. a common and deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria.

"I practically got t.b. and came out here for all these goddam checkups and stuff" (salinger 5).

by pbbt October 9, 2007