poopy suit

noun

A waterproof overgarment worn by aircrew when flying over cold waters, which prevents hypothermia following ejection from the aircraft.

Meanings

nounpoopy suit (plural poopy suits)

plural poopy suits

  1. 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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