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vomit comet en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From vomit + comet, from its potential to cause nausea.

Meanings

1. (slang) A reduced-gravity aircraft, an airplane that briefly provides a nearly weightless environment by flying on a parabolic flight path; used to train astronauts or conduct research.

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vomit comet en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From vomit + comet, from the passengers of the train, who are often drunk and therefore prone to vomiting.

Meanings

1. (UK, slang) The final train of the day's timetable.

Forms