very wrong, unrescuable.
'Pear-shaped' is an RAF euphemism for 'tits-up', which is itself a euphemism for 'dead'.
The Oxford dictionary definition cites an RAF source in 1983. I was an RAF pilot in 1983. The reason no-one will confirm the meaning officially is that it's rude, hence the rubbish about aerobatics. Loops that go wrong are egg-shaped, and have always been referred to as such.
'Pear-shaped' is an RAF euphemism for 'tits-up', which is itself a euphemism for 'dead'.
The Oxford dictionary definition cites an RAF source in 1983. I was an RAF pilot in 1983. The reason no-one will confirm the meaning officially is that it's rude, hence the rubbish about aerobatics. Loops that go wrong are egg-shaped, and have always been referred to as such.
Sorry chaps, tonight's session has gone pear-shaped. The bus is broken and 4 of the lads have been nabbed for night flying.
by Al Beback April 5, 2012
by A_Chair_In_Hell January 22, 2004
"I was hoping this would be a great party but it's all gone pear-shaped now the police have turned up..."
by Amy June 28, 2004
A body type typically meaning that your bust (boobies) are smaller than your hips, thighs, and bottom. One of the more common body types and most attractive.
by The_Smartest4560 May 28, 2017
When something potentially good has gone disastrously wrong. Similar to "taking a turn for the worst" or going "pete tong".
"It all went pear-shaped for England when that shavne headed fool stepped up for the first pen, innit".
by Andy Cooke June 28, 2004
If you are to have a large evening that consists of consuming ridiculous amounts of either alcohol or illegal substances you are bound to end up pear shaped.When your mind and internal organs are not functioning as they should do,due to mind altering substance use, you are pear shaped.
"Gee whiz,last night was a fuckn corka!Tell ya what,I'm gonna be fuckn PEAR SHAPED tomorrow!!YEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!"
by Philthy Phil October 24, 2006
by Anne-Marie June 29, 2004