I’m not a native English speaker, but I do get most of the slangs. Still, this one got me puzzled 🤔… I really can’t see any relation to motors or boats in this.

    • 0x4E4F@lemmy.fmhy.mlOP
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      1 year ago

      Really? I’ve never been on a motor boat, I wouldn’t know.

      At least that explains why I couldn’t find logic behind the slang.

      • Ricaz@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Not really, it’s just a fun expression. Kinda sounds like a propeller in the water.