vomit cometとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源 1

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

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vomit comet (plural vomit comets)

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.

語源 2

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

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vomit comet (plural vomit comets)

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