A naval term for the people on ships who work below decks, in engine rooms, bilges, etc. These sailors have been known to get nose bleeds when they go above waterline.
by Atomic Johnny March 29, 2005
A Stoker or Spanner Wanker in the Royal Navy. Officially, they are Marine Engineering Mechanics or MEMs. Also, it's accurate since they usually spend a lot of time in the underbelly of a ship.
by Mr Rusher August 17, 2007
by octopod November 09, 2003
An insult used predominantly by sea-fairing gentlemen to describe someone who is an all-round asshole, generally inept, or someone who has cocked up in epic proportions.
This term is sometime adopted as a colloquial greeting, most commonly used in Australia.
This term is sometime adopted as a colloquial greeting, most commonly used in Australia.
Sailor - "The motor for the anchor is jammed!"
Able Seaman - "Don't worry, I've found the problem; someone left a rag in here."
Sailor - "Some bloody bilge cunt must have been left it there last time the ship was in port for service!"
Able Seaman - "Don't worry, I've found the problem; someone left a rag in here."
Sailor - "Some bloody bilge cunt must have been left it there last time the ship was in port for service!"
by FDragon June 14, 2011
by Ben Eisenstaedt September 16, 2006
by Rick James February 20, 2004
Someone who doesn’t own a boat or has no intention of ever owning a boat but enjoys fishing and will do anything to go out in his friends or acquaintance’s boats.
by Barracod May 20, 2019