The random pseudodictionary.com word of the day is : pucker factor
The degree to which one is in mortal terror while excecuting a dangerous task.
Term credited to USAF A-10 pilots flying ground-attack missions during The Gulf War.
ex. So, I'm ridin' in Bobby's new 'Vette and he takes this corner at like 110 mph--serious pucker factor.
The dictified dictionary.com word of the day is : kismet
Kismet, KS (city, FIPS 37325)
Location: 37.20500 N, 100.70057 W
Population (1990): 421 (174 housing units)
Area: 0.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 67859
Kismet, NY
Zip code(s): 11706
gazetteer
Kismet \Kis"met\, n. [Per. qismat.]
Destiny; fate. [Written also {kismat}.] [Oriental]
web1913
kismet
n : (Islamic) the will of Allah [syn: {kismat}]
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