A slang term for the insignia worn by a Specialist (an E4 in the Army not qualified in leadership ability to be a Corporal). Refers to the ability of persons of that rank to sham (get out of work or other responsibilities)because of there rank being not yet that of one expected to know their job completley or be dependable. Those wearing the "Sham Shield" are known for their uncanny ability to come up with ludacris excuses for getting out of even their few responsibilities.
Sgt McClanahan: Cpl Hardcharger, do you know why Spc Shitbag didnt complete his duty log.
Cpl Hardcharger: Sgt McClanahan, Spc Shitbag said that he was excused from extensive writing as per his light duty chit.
Sgt McClanahan:I should have known it wouldnt get done as soon as I saw him sporting the Sham Shield.
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
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.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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.