BlastMaster's definitions

superheterodyne

see radio

The superheterodyne circuit uses a local oscillator.

by BlastMaster June 6, 2003

.22

A common caliber of rim-fire weapons. This is often thought to be an ineffective caliber by people who cannot hit what they are aiming at. Used properly, it can be extremely fatal, especially with high-velocity ammunition.

The burglar died from a single shot to the head from a .22 pistol.

by BlastMaster May 16, 2003

™

You may have used alt codes to get here. ™ appears after a brand name and stands for "trade mark."

New from Crapmeister™...

by BlastMaster June 19, 2003

Ja

German word for "yes."

Can you speak German?
Ja!

by BlastMaster June 19, 2003

si

Short for "System International." Also known as the Metric System.

The SI system makes more sense than the English system. It should be officially adopted by the US, but we Americans are too lazy for change.

by BlastMaster June 12, 2003

newbish

Having quality that makes something appear to be made by, thought of, etc. by a newb (look up newb or newbie). This word is used when someone asks a question with a seemingly obvious answer. Also when someone produces poor quality work, esp. in mapping or similar computer game activities.

Also spelled as "noobish"

"I have a newbish question..."
"That looks quite newbish..."

by BlastMaster February 5, 2003

chopper

1. A Thompson submachine gun.
2. The rotating part of a mechanical siren
3. A helicopter

1. "Hand me that chopper" (from movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
2. The sirens chopper is responsible for producing sound. It "chops" the air stream.
3. The chopper should be here any minute!

by BlastMaster December 30, 2003