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The sides of a ship. To describe a ship as "on her beam ends" may mean the vessel is literally on her side and possibly about to capsize; more often, the phrase means the vessel is listing 45 degrees or more. beam reach Sailing with the wind coming across the vessel's beam. This is normally the fastest point of sail for a fore-and-aft-rigged ...
Ahoy (/ ə ˈ h ɔɪ /) (listen ⓘ) is a signal word used to call to a ship or boat. It is derived from the Middle English cry, ' Hoy! '. [1] [better source needed] The word fell out of use at one time, but was revived when sailing became a popular sport. 'Ahoy' can also be used as a greeting, a warning, or a farewell.
The slang itself is not only cyclical, but also geographical. Through time, certain terms are added or dropped as attitudes towards it changed. For example, in the early days of the CB radio, the term "Good buddy" was widely used. [2] Nicknames or call signs given or adopted by CB radio users are known as "handles".
The video — shot while riding in the car with her half-sister Simone and Simone's best friend, Jorja — explains which slang words are "in" and "out," according to the youngest generation.
from the Altai Mountains of Central Asia, which is from Turkic-Mongolian altan, meaning "golden". 1. the Altai horse 2. the Altay sheep [15] [16] Altilik from Turkish altılık. A coin formerly used in Turkey, originally silver, equivalent to six piastres. [17] Araba (from Arabic: عربة ʿarabah or the Turkish loan form araba, arba or aroba).
While some people call it Gen Z slang or Gen Z lingo, these words actually come from Black culture, and their adoption among a wider group of people show how words and phrases from Black ...
Thus the verb "to oof" can mean killing another player in a game or messing up something oneself. [106] [107] oomf Abbreviation for "One of My Followers". [108] opp Short for opposition or enemies; describes an individual's opponents. A secondary, older definition has the term be short for "other peoples' pussy". Originated from street and gang ...
Apr. 12—The old turkey call is lined with notches. Dan Wittenberg adds one for each legal turkey the call draws within shooting range. He's careful to say he's not the best turkey hunter in the ...