Bushing, specifically at the Spanish Arch Galway. Typically applies to those drinking Buckfast or Turbourg but any substance may be consumed while being entertained by the local hippies, jugglers, pet dogs and the odd amusing homeless drunk.
Believed to have been coined by the NUIG Civil Engineering Class of 08 but now widely used by all Galwagians
A term used mainly by gay men and women to express extreme happiness or excitement when their diva has done something amazing, shocking, or gives life by any means
See also wig scalped
"Beyoncé out here wig snatching with that Bowl Performance!"
"Did you see how Mariah came for Demi Lovato on Watch What Happens Live? I died! Wig snatched."
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.