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CB slang is the distinctive anti-language, argot, or cant which developed among users of Citizens Band radio (CB), especially truck drivers in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s. The slang itself is not only cyclical, but also geographical. Through time, certain terms are added or dropped as attitudes toward it change.
This is a list of initials, acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Air Force.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank).
A brakeman manually activated brakes on railroad cars before the advent of air brakes. Brakeman's caboose (US) A small hut at one end of a railway wagon to protect the brakeman from the elements. Buda Car. A type of inspection car or speeder, typically streamlined, manufactured by Buda Engine Co.
Two hoboes, one carrying a bindle, walking along railroad tracks after being put off a train (c. 1880s –1930s). A hobo is a migrant worker in the United States. Hoboes, tramps, and bums are generally regarded as related, but distinct: a hobo travels and is willing to work; a tramp travels, but avoids work if possible; a bum neither travels nor works.
Chalk (military) In military terminology, a chalk is a group of paratroopers or other soldiers that deploy from a single aircraft. [1] A chalk often corresponds to a platoon -sized unit for air assault operations, or a company -minus-sized organization for airborne operations. For air transport operations, it can consist of up to a company-plus ...
Slang term Definition Origin Example Variations References Big tickle Something that made you laugh See: Tickling "That film sure gave me a big tickle!" Blanket A sandwich Unknown origin "I sure love a blanket with cheese!" Boob A silly person Unknown origin Boob Tube A television
Slang term Definition Origin Example Variations Ref; Af/Asf Shortened version of "as fuck." The abbreviation "AF" was first defined by Urban Dictionary user Mr McDownage on October 10, 2011. The term was popularized by Twitter user @whitepplquote on June 7, 2015, tweeting "Saying 'af' instead of 'As Fuck. '" "That is lame asf." "You're crazy af ...
A sign on a stick used in pit stops, which is held in front of the car and raised when the pit stop is completed. Though the same basic device is utilized in NASCAR and IndyCar, generic terms such as pit board or sign board are preferred as the sign is not round, but sometimes square, and often is in a specific design unique to the driver or ...