skylab
n.— «Only in the philippines…who said a normal motorcycle can sit only 2 people? they call this ride “skylab.” from the famous satellite SkyLab.» —“Unbelievable Motorcycle Ride” by joeyperez in Davao, Philippines YouTube Jan. 29, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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