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doughboy

An old term for soldier, dating from the WWI era or possibly even earlier.
"Here come the doughboys, marching over the hill to save us."
by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004
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elevator

Part of the empennage of an airplane.

The horizontal tail surface that controls the pitch of an airplane. The elevator makes the nose go up and down. Negative lift on the elevator surface balences the weight of the engine up front.
When I pull back on the stick, the elevator at the tail of the plane goes up. The wind flowing over the tail forces the nose up, and I climb into the sky.
by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004
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It's my birthday

An expression of delight, accompanied by dancing around. Basically saying that the person in question is great, skilled, lucky, etc.

Ususally said in a kind of sing-song way.
"Ooooh yeah! I just won that race! It's my birthday! It's my birthday!"
by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004
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Conversation hearts

A type of inexpensive candy found at Valentine's Day. They are in the shape of small pastel-colored hearts with short messages printed on them in red ink.

Some messages might include "love you," "kiss me," "U R fine," "be mine," etc. More modern candies also include "e-mail me," or "text me."
Sally was very happy when Joe gave her a box of conversation hearts.
by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004
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test tube baby

A test tube baby was conceived by artificial means, by introducing the sperm and egg to each other outside the body. The zygote is then implanted into the future mother's womb.

Test tube babies are NOT born in test tubes. Not yet, anyway.
Jill had a very hard time getting pregnant, so she decided to try having a test tube baby.
by Athene Airheart March 21, 2004
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meanwhile, back at the ranch

A humerous phrase indicating a simultanious happening.

Derived from old Western TV shows or movies. Something exciting would be happening out on the range somewhere (or in town, etc), but at the same time something else would be happening at the home base, i.e. the ranch.
The bank is being robbed by Smoky Joe and the Goatnose Gang! Will Whitehat Willy be able to foil the desperadoes in time?

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, little Betsy has discovered a gold nugget in the family's stream.
by Athene Airheart May 3, 2004
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deplane

To exit an aircraft. A term used in the airline industry.
The frazzled flight attendent was very happy when it was time for the passengers to deplane.
by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004
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