Gloves used in the practice of yarndling, specifically competitive threading. Origin unknown, possibly proto-Albanian. Traditionally composed of beaverskin. Bifurcated now supersede the non-bifurcated variety, due to ease of kedding.
"HelloJim, have you been drying your chorns this afternoon?"
"Yes, Derek, they should be ready to use when the knap's fully bronzed."
Chorndle is not just a word. Chorndle is a lifestyle that can only be fully attained by an elite few. For one to Chorndle is for one to truly be.
The word "chorndle" can be used by those who chorndle quite liberally. It is interchangeable with literally any adjective, verb, noun, or pronoun. However, to the ears of someone who does not chorndle, any use of the word chorndle will most likely be indecipherable.
In Russian folklore. A big, stupid, hairy, unibrowed, asexual creature that roamed the forests of Russia and Canada looking for a mate. Legend has it that if the chornyvolk ever mated "the snows will melt off the great Siberian plains and mother Russia will drown". The Volga river is said to be "fueled by the tears of the chornyvolk because he cannot find a mate".
That guy is dumber than a Chornyvolk!
He may not be good with the ladies, but he's had more sex than a chornyvolk.
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.