vaeren's definitions

oilfield

n. The place where hydrocarbons (oil and/or natural gas) are produced. "The oilfield" is also a term used by oil & gas industry professionals to describe their industry and the work associated with it.

I worked in the oilfield for 10 years before becoming a desk jockey.

by vaeren January 13, 2007

lost time

n. An oilfield term describing time not spent doing the task at hand (drilling, producing, or servicing wells). Lost time typically results in telephone calls, e-mail and paperwork from the FSM.

We had four hours of lost time on the last shift.

by vaeren January 13, 2007

offshore christmas

n. A Christmas Eve or Christmas Day spent offshore on a rig or platform in Norway. Usually celebrated with a large, elaborate meal and boxes of chocolates.

My crew and I were running an RST job, so we had an offshore christmas.

by vaeren December 18, 2006

w/ever

An increasingly popular im abbreviation for 'whatever.' Used when dismissing another person's comments in a chat room or messenger-type setting.

Person 1: "Oh I am soooo cute!"

Person 2: "w/ever die plz"

by vaeren May 17, 2007

password purgatory

The delay experienced after incorrectly typing your Windows login password, before you are allowed another chance to enter it.

I mashed the keys too much typing my password, so now I'm stuck in password purgatory

by vaeren August 20, 2008

flight status

A term used to describe one's preparedness to engage in a certain activity, most often associated with drinking.

Tim: "What's your flight status?"

Larry: "We are a go."

by vaeren May 21, 2007

snugglebitch

n. One who needs constant close contact (i.e. snuggling, cuddling, spooning) with his/her partner/friend/significant other. Without this contact, whining or other forms of verbal protest may be issued accompanied by pouting.

name is such a snugglebitch, I can't keep him/her off of me!

by vaeren December 9, 2008