A Vietnam Vet who was once a bloodthirsty jungle fighter or Huey pilot but has now turned to more peaceful pursuits. Was in "the shit." Typically wears garb like flowing Mexican wedding shirts, faded Zubaz pants, tigerstripe camo shorts and sandals. Has a long-flowing white beard or ponytail and wears druidic talismans around his neck that reflect past experiences: dogtags, spent bullet casings, Kokopelli figurines, dreamcatchers, etc. Currently employed as a helicopter tour pilot in Hawaii, docent at a New Mexico pottery museum or mid-level weed dealer in Santa Cruz. A fixture at street fairs and boardwalks, typically sells burl wood clocks and beach sunset photos. Speaks a patois of New Age babble, but throws in military jargon only a Nam Vet would know. Breaking into his home is not recommended, because though peaceful, he probably has a loaded M1911 semi-automatic pistol in his nightstand. Typically married to a Laguna Beach Lady who shops at Chico's and wears too much turquoise jewelry.
Did you see that Nam Shaman down at Venice Beach selling the whale paintings? He had a badass tattoo of an angel reigning down bombs from her outstretched wings!
by Sarzzo March 24, 2011
by Pinata October 09, 2006
Ever organisation has somewhere that is a real shitty posting. The hostile staff dont work, the city is a crack infested unemployment hellhole, and there is a union rep which attempts to eat managers alive.
Your boss will tell you it's charcter building; he means it will make or break you and everyone else he has sent there has gone AWOL or got out on a Section 8.
Your boss will tell you it's charcter building; he means it will make or break you and everyone else he has sent there has gone AWOL or got out on a Section 8.
-Did you here about Dave?
-No, what's wrong? Didnt he get promotion and moved to Dunfermline?
-Yeah, he is off sick with stress
-Poor guy, imagine getting a Tour of 'Nam
-Let's phone him up and shout "Hey Handjob, Charly's in the wire!"
-No, what's wrong? Didnt he get promotion and moved to Dunfermline?
-Yeah, he is off sick with stress
-Poor guy, imagine getting a Tour of 'Nam
-Let's phone him up and shout "Hey Handjob, Charly's in the wire!"
by BrettS September 04, 2006
by Smasha October 30, 2003
A phrase used to describe an event/ occurrence in one's life that hasn't happened in a long time. Typically used when referring to family outings or sporting events.
Joe: "Hey John, want to go golfing today?"
John: "Sure, but I haven't hit the course Since 'Nam!"
Joe: "We have to celebrate Grandma Jane's birthday today."
John: "Dude we haven't celebrated Grandma Jane's birthday since 'Nam!"
John: "Sure, but I haven't hit the course Since 'Nam!"
Joe: "We have to celebrate Grandma Jane's birthday today."
John: "Dude we haven't celebrated Grandma Jane's birthday since 'Nam!"
by mdale June 29, 2013
I’yup, it is a lonely life up in these tharr hills. A man can get the itch to poke juss’ abou’ anything he mayhap across. Sometimes ye jus’ get so lonesome ye feel like strippin’ neckkid and runnin off with some coyots, dag nam it!
by DaveD April 07, 2005
an actual angel sent from heaven. My everything and more. The one person who has all the good qualities in the world. The most talented person ever
by T loves Eric May 10, 2021