pucker\ factor

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.

So, I'm ridin' in Bobby's new 'Vette and he takes this corner at like 110 mph - serious pucker factor.


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