dustoff

[ duhst-awf, -of ]

noun

, Military Slang.

1. medevac ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of dustoff¹

1965–70; dust + (take)off, with pun on verb phrase dust off

Example Sentences

The driver and passenger of the pickup truck were inhaling Dustoff, a computer keyboard cleaner they “huffed” to get high, as they drove, and as the truck veered across the centerline they each took the wheel before the crash, according to formal charges filed Nov. 7, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

From Washington Times

The Dustoff’s motto was “So Others May Live” with a mission statement of “We Get a Call, We Go.”

From Washington Times

Mr. Sabanosh and Mr. Logan, now both 70, served together at times on the same unarmed helicopter while in the 45th Medical Company, also known as a “Dustoff” unit.

From Washington Times

The Dustoff Association and the Vietnam Dustoff Association heartily approve of the bill.

From Washington Times

Preparing for dustoff – Lifeline’s action is punctuated by zombie raids on the player’s base, followed by airlifts of any civilians who make it through.

From Forbes