What is Framistat?
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A nonsense word invented by a radio comedian of the 1940s, meaning a (usually technical) part of some machine or device that he didn't really understand or know the proper name for.
"You have to adjust the framistat before that will work."
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n. Expelling a rancid fart in a motor vehicle, then pushing the "window lock" button, rendering other occupants helpless to es..