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Mae West

Mae West [ mày wést ] (plural Mae Wests) or mae west [ mày wést ] (plural mae wests)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. inflatable life jacket: an inflatable life jacket, especially one issued to U.S. pilots during World War II

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

[Mid-20th century. Because the shape reminded airmen of Mae West's large bosom]
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