According to the actions of President Bush, a fourth grader is someone who can replace Bush if he successfully gets assassinated by a pretzel.
Although this definition gives too much credit to Bush, it will suffice.
Also see 4th grader
4th grade Teacher: Okay, class what comes after W?
fourth grader: X?
4th grade teacher: Correct Billy.
George W. Bush: X is for oil!
4th grade teacher: -silence-
A fourth grader flame thrower is when a lighter and aerosol can are used to make a large flame. It is called a fourth grader flame thrower by some because those are materials kids can easily get access to in their houses. Because they are still adolescents, they are find it amusing to burn other objects using these home made flame throwers. Despite the name, it is still enjoyable for many older people, typically men.
How are we going to make a camp fire with just a lighter? I have spraydeodorant in my bag, lets make a Fourth Grader Flame Thrower.
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.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).