Definition

Either a military aircraft designed to drop explosive payloads or a person who plants bombs, both equally unwelcome at parties. The aircraft version represents massive engineering achievement dedicated to destruction; the person version represents someone who's made very poor life choices. Also a style of jacket, which is considerably less threatening.

Example Usage

The B-52 bomber has been in service since the 1950s and somehow still looks intimidating.

Source: Military terminology

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