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| Mae West [ mày wést ] (plural Mae Wests) or mae west [ mày wést ] (plural mae wests) |
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1. inflatable life jacket: an inflatable life jacket, especially one issued to U.S. pilots during World War II
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2. parachute malfunction: a parachute malfunction in which a suspension line goes over the top of the canopy, creating what appears to be a huge bra
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| [Mid-20th century. Because the shape reminded airmen of Mae West's large bosom] |
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