Ians is a word that can be used in my different situations. It can be used in place of another word if you are not sure what to say or even if you are. It is an amazing word that can be used pretty much any time anywhere.
It can also be used as an insult (see examples)
Some people may not be familiar with this term but it is growing in popularity amoung young people in the south of england.
Collectively, male East, Middle, and South As-ians and Caucas-ians. Usually meant in reference to the common (privileged) demographic often found in Bay Areatech companies, that profess believing in "all lives matter" and "meritocracy".
That new unicorn startup professes diversity but their entire leadership team is just a bunch of Ians.
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.