1. (noun) The colloquial name associated with NSW Transit Authority - Rail Corporation, formally know as City Rail.
2.(noun) An unreliable means of transportation. Travel is generally thought to be by rail but can be changed without notice. Travel can also be suspended without notice. Commuters are also subjected to the whims of the mood of the day of the current guard/announcer. Drivers stop at designated stations if they feel like it. Air conditioning? What air conditioning.
Announcer: We appear to be having technical difficulties. This service will be delayed. We appreciate you patience in this matter.
Commuter: Just another pleasant hold-up proudly brought to you by Shity Rail.
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.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.