Emergency banter
(n.) Light-hearted parlance of an offensive nature used defensively when no witty comments can be thought of. Eg: “Fuck off; Your mum”. cf. Rev
Definition linkLMF
(acron. adj.) Lack of Moral Fibre, used to describe anyone who doesn’t want to or cannot do what you are asking due to factors that you consider insignificant. cf. Man up, Wipe your minge, Zip in a spine
Definition linkOne Man One Fan
(n.) Derogatory term for a Harrier pilot. Nozzly No Mates
Definition linkNozzly no mates
(n.) Derogatory term for a Harrier pilot. One man one fan
Definition linkPONTI
(acron. n.) Person Of No Tactical Importance. Someone who is not directly engaged in warfare and therefore is generally not overly concerned with the needs of those who are. REMF cf. Blunty
Definition linkREMF
(acron. n.) Rear Echelon Mother Fucker. Someone who is not directly engaged in warfare and therefore is generally not overly concerned with the needs of those who are. PONTI cf. Blunty
Definition linkSeat to stick interface
(n.) Pilot. Stick monkey, Wings, Nose gunner
Definition linkSeptic
(n.) One of our American cousins. From ~ tank = Yank. Spam cf. Cloggie, Cheese eating surrender monkey
Definition linkShould have tried harder at school
(phr.) A derogatory insult to anyone who isn’t aircrew implying that they are not because of their lack of academic application or because they are stupid.
Definition linkStand up
1. (v.) To operate independently for the 1st time. Eg “on the 1st of November 13 squadron will ~”
2. (order) Instruction to someone of short stature shouted to them when they are making a speech, said for comedy effect.
Definition linkSweat like armorer in a spelling test
(phr.) To sweat profusely. [Armour may be replaced with PTI, winch-man, rock ape etc.]
Definition linkTeflon shoulders
(adj.) Someone who shirks responsibility or never pulls their weight.
Definition linkVPSI
(acron. n.) Voice Programmed Stick Interface. The pilot. Derogatory term usually used by rear-crew. Stick monkey, IFU3
Definition linkWedge
(n.) 1. A suitably impressive amount of money. 2. The simplest tool known to man.
Definition linkWipe your minge
(v.) Used to tell someone to stop being a wuss and be more like a man: Eg: “I don’t care if Miss Moneypenny dumped you and slept with your brother, ~ Mr Bond.” Man Up, Dry your eyes, Grow a spine
Definition linkZip in a spine
(order.) Adopt an emotionless macho attitude and conceal any worries or weaknesses. Man up, Dry your eyes, Get some hair on your arse
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