Word used to describe an excited declaration for a shot of alcohol. Often used used in conjunction with finger pistols, this declaration is a popularmethod of raising the spirits of fellow bar patrons.
Iv'e had enough alcohol to kill a horse, but theres no resisting when somebody yells SHOOTAS!
A Canadian term (Southern term, what bleeds into upstate Ny unintentionally...)for " Big shooter" or someone who is going too hard, too fast. Also see; someone who is clearly outmatched by your people's drinking capabilities, and/or intellectual prowess thus, reiterating the fact that they are indeed as low brow as you thought they were/are -no matter how long you have been friends... i.e. big shootsey wootsey
Don't get too wacky now Big Shoots, but If your porcupine is choking, give it the heimlich maneuver. -OR- Slow down big shoots, St. Patrick's day is tommorow...
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.
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.