Another Word for Mountain Dew, drink of the gods. The origin of this word is unknown but it sure is fun to say. Also sometimes called Mountain Bartle Skeet. Most often used by hicks or rednecks.
Person 1: Pass me an Ice cold can of Bartle skeet.
Person 2: But Mountain Dew gives you kidney stones.
Person 1: I want my BARTLE SKEET!
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.
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.