A Chinesespace traveler, derived from the Chinese term "taikong ren," which translates roughly as "spaceman."
American space travelers are astronauts; Russianspace travelers are cosmonauts; Chinese space travelers are taikonauts. Three taikonauts are supposed to be launched into orbit in the fall of 2003.
Taika (Tie - ka)
A stunning individual that can cheer you up or sadden you with a blink of her eye. They have the highest hope and determination for things others may deem impossible. But they aren't all "Sunshine and Daisies ". If you get in the way of Taika, and interfere with what they want, be prepared for the consequences. To know a person with such a name is more than a blessing...it's a privilege.
12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they'resober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.