M-80

An explosive firework. Was sold in the United States until the Child Protection Act banned them in 1966 because of the large amount of injuries due to mishandling or stupidity. An M-80 is usually about 1-1/2" x 9/16" with the inside of the tube filled with flash powder. One M-80 can easily remove fingers or send particles into the eyes causing permanent blindness.

"Dude, did you see that M-80 go off? It blew apart that entire mailbox!"

"I know I don't have a hand anymore, I lit an M-80 in my hand and it just blew it clean off. I would give you the finger but I have none left."

by Jack the Anarchist April 06, 2006

M-80

A small cylindrical explosive device containing potassium perchlorate and aluminum, used to make lots of noise or destroy small objects.

Here's an M-80, let's blow this shit up!!

by Everyzig2101 December 24, 2003

M-80

M-80s were invented by the military long ago to simulate grenade explosions during training missions. Soon they became extremely popular with the public, and were sold as large firecrackers. But the Child Protection Act of 1966 made M-80s and cherry bombs illegal to manufacture in the United State

I blew my finger off playing with an M-80.

by Paisa July 01, 2005

M-80

A firework that contains about 3 grams of pyrotechnic powder. Most M-80s are actually pieces of crap that contain tiny amounts of powder compared to genuine M-80s (firecrackers are called M-##, where ## corresponds to the amount of powder it has in grams). Illegal since 1966.

Real M-80s were so strong that the military used them to simulate grenade explosions.

by The Mr Needles Experience September 28, 2007

M-80

Explosive device used by the residents of Alabama to remove their own hands.

After I finish my Pabst, I stepped out of the trailer and watched my brother/father blow his hand off with an m-80

by sarcomax July 31, 2003

M-80

a firecracker that kicks ass. until some dumbass kids blew their fingers off, now they're illegal. thanks for ruining it for the rest of us, dumbasses

m-80's are fun to blow up dog poo with

by cream of sumyungay September 11, 2005

M-80

M-80s were invented by the military long ago to simulate grenade explosions during training missions. Soon they became extremely popular with the public, and were sold as large firecrackers. legal firecrackers may only have 50 miligrams in them, but M-80s have about 3 grams each, making them incredibly dangerous and capable of blowing up an entire hand.

"Dude, I just crammed an M-80 in some guy's mailbox, and it blew up so badly."

by The Bass Of Spades May 26, 2006