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draftie

A slang term used in the construction industry as an abbreviation of draftsperson, common in Australian English.
The draftie will need to amend the plans.
by slehmann36 March 23, 2022
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toll drafting

The act of quickly following a paying driver through a toll station before the cross member falls thus blocking your otherwise mad escape OR tailgating someone very closely through an EZ Pass lane with the same intent. This tactic can also be employed with great success exiting parking decks.
Thanks to my toll drafting skills I save over $350 dollars in tolls this year while only being hit with 2 fines worth $60 and making good time the EZ Pass lane to boot.
by Tenacious Faulker January 22, 2009
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drafter

A person who drafts drawings using either a computer (CAD) or pencil, pen and paper. Modern drafter(s) use computers and drafting software (Cad monkey). Drafters usually work under the direction of a designer or engineer. Drafters are expected to be experts at creating drawings.
An engineer would like to present an idea. He would request a drafter to create a drawing.
by Jean-Paul Lanaux November 6, 2007
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Drafted

When you're 18 years old and not old enough to have cigarettes or alcohol but you're sent out to be forced to die in a meaningless war. Without choice. That's pretty fucked up isnt it? Basically it's a death lottery that goes by your birthdate and if you win you get forced to die.
by Gage2003A3 January 4, 2020
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drafties

The type of bowel movement you get in return for drinking draft beer the night before.
I did so many keg stands last night, now I have a severe case of the drafties.
by Travis N. November 3, 2008
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Daftie

a harmless idiot
scottish in origin
idiot
you are a daftie
you are a big daftie
by mark January 1, 2005
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ambulance drafting

Directly following an ambulance to or from an emergency in order to take advantage of the parted traffic in order to get ahead of your fellow commuters. Sometimes called ambulance chasing.
Man! Rush hour would've made me late for my job interiew, but fortunately there was a terrible accident. However, thanks to my ambulance drafting skills I was actually early. Too bad family of 5 had to die so I could land a job.
by Tenacious Faulker January 18, 2009
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