Meanings
plural poopy suits
- slangA waterproof overgarment worn by aircrew when flying over cold waters, which prevents hypothermia following ejection from the aircraft.
Origin
From poopy + suit. A humorous acknowledgment of the difficulty of donning and doffing the garment, which is reputed to have resulted in self-soiling in wearers unable to remove one in time.
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