by M Zooks December 04, 2004
by Cpt. Winters February 14, 2003
by Lasar November 05, 2007
English expression meaning to have more work that you can possibly deal with. It originated with the Royal Navy and referred to those times when a ship was caught in a severe storm or hurricane. This would require the crew member to work continuously, often for extended periods with little rest, to ensure the safety of the ship. During this time the ship would have green seas coming over the bows so that it appeared as if the bows were under water. When telling of the experience once they were back on shore, the sailors would refer to the ship as being 'bows under' and gradually the expression became associated with the excessive workload incurred at the time as well, so that having an excessive workload requiring continuous application to clear became known as being 'bows under'.
The expression came to be used within the Royal Dockyards to denote times when excessive workloads were experienced. One notable occasion being 1982 when, in response to the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, the Royal Dockyards fitted out ships taken up from trade for Naval service in less than six weeks, Commercial shipbuilders said that this would take more than six months for each vessel, but by carrying out the work in less than a quarter of the time quoted by commercial shipbuilders the Royal Dockyards were 'bows under'.
The expression came to be used within the Royal Dockyards to denote times when excessive workloads were experienced. One notable occasion being 1982 when, in response to the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, the Royal Dockyards fitted out ships taken up from trade for Naval service in less than six weeks, Commercial shipbuilders said that this would take more than six months for each vessel, but by carrying out the work in less than a quarter of the time quoted by commercial shipbuilders the Royal Dockyards were 'bows under'.
by AKACroatalin March 18, 2015
1) Used in situations where you know you are screwed. Can be followed with the word 'lia'.
2) Used before a fight begins
3) Used to show your disapproval or to show that you are annoyed with someone or something
In the end I would like to say that this word is a very dynamic word and can be used in various situations. Peace.
2) Used before a fight begins
3) Used to show your disapproval or to show that you are annoyed with someone or something
In the end I would like to say that this word is a very dynamic word and can be used in various situations. Peace.
1) Teacher: I will be conducting a Biology test tomorrow... come prepared.
Students: La Bow!!!
2) Boy: Bow Lia... you want some or what??
3) 1st Friend: Hey, I'm dating your sis.
2nd Friend: Booowwww liaaa.
Students: La Bow!!!
2) Boy: Bow Lia... you want some or what??
3) 1st Friend: Hey, I'm dating your sis.
2nd Friend: Booowwww liaaa.
by Imperative Human February 24, 2018
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