Signal passed at danger (SPAD), in British railway terminology, describes an event where a train has run beyond its allocated signal block without authority, as indicated by a lineside signal showing danger (typically a red light). It is a term primarily used within the British Railway Industry, although it can be applied worldwide.
by enjayhch August 29, 2009
Acronym of Signal Passed At Danger: when the choo-choo train enters the tunnel of love whilst ignoring the red warning signs at the entrance.
See also red rooter.
See also red rooter.
"Well, I 'ad vis bird round ve back of KFC up against ve bins, and she was well up fer it, so in I goes, gave her wat for, got 'ome, took a slash & realised I'd SPAD-ded, ve dirty bitch!"
by Stoatman August 21, 2004
SPAD
by Seanathon Bon July 17, 2009
Abbreviation for sports administration at Laurentian University. Considered the Brads and Chads of Laurentian. These students can be found in packs with two-fours of Coronas because its always rona season and can be seen ripping up Sudbury on Canadian Party Life. Many other students at laurentian refer to these student "SPAD boys, bad boys" or "SPAD girl, bad girl". Contrary to popular belief, these students likely work harder than most students at Laurentian University. Students can be spotted sporting a "Spadurdays are for the boys" flag
Meagan: Crystal, why have I done all the SPAD boys?
Crystal: They're SPAD boy bad boys, it's just how it is.
"Are you going to watch the NHL draft tonight?"
"Are you kidding? As a SPAD student, isn't it mandatory to watch?"
Crystal: They're SPAD boy bad boys, it's just how it is.
"Are you going to watch the NHL draft tonight?"
"Are you kidding? As a SPAD student, isn't it mandatory to watch?"
by Spad Gal 2021 July 09, 2018
In characteristic fashion, former Downing Street adviser Dominic Cummings – who waged a long guerrilla campaign against Mr Johnson and is reputed to be hoping for a return to Government if Mr Sunak wins the contest – has published some of the wilder claims on Twitter, writing that it would be 'very Westminster' for 'Boris to get the bullet cos of lies over sex/groping... only to be replaced by someone actually sh***ing their spad!'
by Baldyslap July 10, 2022
by Spadmasterx10455 October 20, 2011