by EliasG July 20, 2018
by DR February 12, 2005
A glassbottle filled with flammable substance and some form of fuse. To be used as a weapon (anti-tank).
Most commonly fuel and a rag soaked with something flammable. The rag will burn and clog the bottle's neck so that the flame spreads only when the bottle is broken (thrown at the target).
Named and made famous by Finns in the Winter War (1939-1940). Name comes from the Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov who claimed in a radio broadcast that the Soviet airplanes dropped food to Finland during the war (instead they actually dropped RRAB-3 clusterbombs which the Finns comically named Molotov's bread baskets.) The Finns then decided to name the bottle they effectively used against Soviet tanks 'Molotov Cocktail' to go with "the food".
Nowadays used mostly by rioters and hooligans against the police. Also used in arsons.
Most commonly fuel and a rag soaked with something flammable. The rag will burn and clog the bottle's neck so that the flame spreads only when the bottle is broken (thrown at the target).
Named and made famous by Finns in the Winter War (1939-1940). Name comes from the Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov who claimed in a radio broadcast that the Soviet airplanes dropped food to Finland during the war (instead they actually dropped RRAB-3 clusterbombs which the Finns comically named Molotov's bread baskets.) The Finns then decided to name the bottle they effectively used against Soviet tanks 'Molotov Cocktail' to go with "the food".
Nowadays used mostly by rioters and hooligans against the police. Also used in arsons.
by Shrewd Bone November 30, 2009
Molotov Cocktail
-An incendiary device that consists of a glass bottle, a flammable liquid, and a soaked rag
See Incendiary
It is made quickly and easily with household materials
The bottle is filled with the liquid (usually gasoline) and the rag is soaked in the liquid
The rag is then used as a fuse that ignites the liquid
When the rag is lit the bottle is thrown by user; the bottle then breaks upon impact; the liquid then spreads and ignites instantly, creating a large fireball (depending on liquid)
Molotov cocktails can be used to attack buildings, cars, and personnel and are extremely dangerous on the receiving end
-An incendiary device that consists of a glass bottle, a flammable liquid, and a soaked rag
See Incendiary
It is made quickly and easily with household materials
The bottle is filled with the liquid (usually gasoline) and the rag is soaked in the liquid
The rag is then used as a fuse that ignites the liquid
When the rag is lit the bottle is thrown by user; the bottle then breaks upon impact; the liquid then spreads and ignites instantly, creating a large fireball (depending on liquid)
Molotov cocktails can be used to attack buildings, cars, and personnel and are extremely dangerous on the receiving end
by GBowski July 18, 2004
A personality or state of mind where one is ready and willing to cause a great deal of (and likely excessive and/or destructive) problems with the right circumstances or situation.
Person 1: Dude, Steve has such a Molotov personality it's frightening.
Person 2: Yeah, I know. Don't get him started on politics or he might throw a table.
Person 2: Yeah, I know. Don't get him started on politics or he might throw a table.
by TheDuckyOne May 10, 2012
A Molotov Cocktail (AKA Petrol Bomb) Made from one of those mini-liquor bottles found in a hotel room minibar.
by HarryM June 2, 2007
A ridiculously hot chick who'll never give it up, (at least to you!) She's explosively sexy, but completely unattainable.
by Teddy_KGB November 22, 2007