English Explanatory Dictionary

poopy suit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

En-au-poopy suit.ogg

Word forms

poopy suit poopy suits

Etymology

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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