this is a phrase we used in the 50s -- "catch ya later" means "I'll see you later" -- a common parting shot. In fact, in our crowd it was shortened to just "later."
Was used in either a one-on-one situation or in a crowd... as you were leaving to go somewhere (anywhere), that was the phrase you used as you left the area and was addressed to anyone and everyone.. "catch ya later" -- then you would usually get a "later, man" response.
This is a variant of "catch you on the flip side" and refers to the B side of a vinyl record. It is generally used as a way of saying "I'll talk to you soon" or "I'll catch up with you later".
"Hey I'm heading out bro, but I'll catch ya on the Bside"
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the USCoast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
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.