vomit comet

noun — 2 senses

vomit comet

noun

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

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.

vomit comet

noun

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

1

UK, Slang The final train of the day's timetable.

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