Pejorative term for administrative work done by a military officer from the comfort and safety of headquarters, rather than out in the field where the real danger lies.
To say that Ritter was amazed didn't begin to explain matters. This guy was supposed to be a professional military officer. The taking of human life was part of his job description. Of course, Ritter told himself, Cutter'd spent most of his career driving a desk in the Pentagon - he probably hadn't seen much blood since he learned how to shave. (Clear and Present Danger, by Tom Clancy)
by EOC1_PCCS42 May 14, 2010
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by ohmypuddin July 29, 2004
by fj90e03r4 November 05, 2005
Generally used large families, who order more than $50 worth of food, and then expect it to be ready in twenty seconds, because they believe the machines are magical and will cook faster because they used the drive thru.
by kcansur721 September 16, 2010
Engineering accomplished, usually incorrectly, by walking in the vicinity of a project, and attempting to point out how it could be better or how it is wrong.
The drive by engineer is usually in a position of authority and has failed to consider all of the relevant facts before making his or her incorrect claims. The victim of the drive by engineering is then forced to spend several hours justifying the design to the superior.
The drive by engineer is usually in a position of authority and has failed to consider all of the relevant facts before making his or her incorrect claims. The victim of the drive by engineering is then forced to spend several hours justifying the design to the superior.
by Joe Louis April 25, 2007
by yummybubbles December 21, 2004