floater

n 1: caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and

lens [syn: {musca volitans}, {muscae volitantes}, {spots

before the eyes}]

2: a debt instrument with a variable interest rate tied to some

other interest rate (e.g. the rate paid by T-bills)

3: an insurance policy covering loss of movable property (e.g.

jewelry) regardless of its location [syn: {floating policy}]

flamer

(Or "pain in the net") One who habitually

{flames}. Said especially of obnoxious {Usenet}

personalities.

[{Jargon File}]

(1996-08-26)