This is not about the airforce, football or even the clothing industry; The Whole Nine Yards refers to the amount of conrete that was in the original concrete trucks (9 cubic yards).
by Whatda May 26, 2010
The actual origin of the phrase "the whole nine yards" originates from late 19th century explosive mining methods, where a "whole nine yards" of safety fuse would be used(The maximum length that could be reliably used without burning out before igniting the dynamite) in the case of a huge detonation, hence longer fuses give you more time to get the fuck out of there.
by DarkRPAdmin August 6, 2019
Meaning ; I want It All, I'll take It All, I'll Take Everything.
Origin ; It's A Construction Term Used When Receiving A Delivery From A Cement Truck. Cement Trucks Used To Carry A Maximum Load Of Nine Yards Of Cement.
Origin ; It's A Construction Term Used When Receiving A Delivery From A Cement Truck. Cement Trucks Used To Carry A Maximum Load Of Nine Yards Of Cement.
by DGringo October 1, 2009
1. What a woman should be looking for in a man. (combination of the phrase "whole nine yards" as in: Phrase equivalent to "Everything that is available." and Six Inches, the length of the average male penis)
by RUKind January 1, 2008