Definitions by pbbt

locomotive 

fifties term for a cheer

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

locomotive 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)

got the ax 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."

reversible 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).

t.b. by pbbt October 9, 2007