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The term "dumpster fire" is derived from fires that start in trash bins, referred to in the United States as "dumpsters". "Dumpster fire" is an informal term in the United States used to describe a catastrophically bad situation. It has appeared in metaphorical form as early as 2003, and picked up traction in 2010 in the world of sports.
Water hammer: Large, damaging shock wave in a water supply system caused by shutting a valve quickly, or by permitting a vehicle to drive across an unprotected fire hose. Well involved: Term of size-up meaning fire, heat and smoke in a structure are so widespread that internal access must wait until fire streams can be applied.
Also referred to as air attack. The use of aircraft in support of ground resources to combat wildfires, often most effective in initial attack in light fuels. air drop The delivery of supplies or fire retardant from the air. Supplies can be dropped by parachute, while retardant is generally released in a single drop of one or more trails, the size of which is determined by the wind and the ...
Here’s a basic glossary of terms used to describe wildland fires.
A joke referencing the term “fire crotch” has been removed from the digital version of 2024’s “Mean Girls” after Lindsay Lohan publicly took issue with it. “Fire crotch” was ...
fire Term used to describe that something is impressive, good, or cool. [49] Also see lit. Alternative: flame. fit/fit check Term used to highlight or bring attention to one's outfit. "Fit" is a truncation of "outfit". [50] finna Short for "fixing to".
Demure means a reserved, modest or shy in manner or appearance. TikTok user Jools Lebron made a series of viral videos using the phrase "very demure," giving the word a slang meaning.
fire bell Married woman [150] fire extinguisher Chaperone at a dance or party [150] fish 1. First timer in prison i.e. a new fish [169] 2. Heavy drinker e.g. You drink like a fish [169] flaming youth In the 1920s, the term referred to a group of young men known for their wild and flamboyant behavior; Male counterpart to a flapper; see cake ...