| 释义 |
Doomie R.A.F. colloq.|ˈduːmɪ|
[f. doom n. 4 + -ie.]
A name given to an imaginary prophet of doom or giver of warnings.
1945Tee Emm (Air Ministry) V. 151 (caption) Doomie says: Doomie-buoy says Don't shoot me. 1952M. Tripp Faith is Windsock xiii. 204 The era which produced Chads, Doomies and Gremlins. 1962Guardian 30 Nov. 12/4 Pinwheel was his first name, but..he was adopted by other RAF units under the name of Doomie—and Doomie he remained until the British Army adopted him (circa 1943) with the new name of Chad. |