61 definitions by D F STuckey
A female from the Southern United States; Usually implies that the female in question possess both beauty, charm and style, while having a core of strength, intelligence and wit.
Can also imply that the female named also has a tendencey to utilise all her cahrm, intellect and style in order to have others - Not exclusively male- to perform unpleasant tasks for her. However, a real southern bell will in fact perform msot such tasks herself.
Can also imply that the female named also has a tendencey to utilise all her cahrm, intellect and style in order to have others - Not exclusively male- to perform unpleasant tasks for her. However, a real southern bell will in fact perform msot such tasks herself.
" Dolly Parton runs her own business, plays several instruments, acts and writes, making her a modern southern bell."
by D F STuckey February 20, 2004
To make fun of someone or something, often to mock in a satirical way, or to attempt to fool someone in a manner of telling them an outrageous story.
Often used also to cast doubt on the truth of a statement.
Often used also to cast doubt on the truth of a statement.
A:"You know, the timers on British nuclear bombs were so bad in the 50's, they thought of filling them with chickens to keep them warm enough"
B:"WHAT! Are you taking the mickey?"
C:" Well, you parked in just the right place here, didn't you?"
A:" Instead of taking the mickey, just find me a big rock to chock the wheels with . . "
B:"WHAT! Are you taking the mickey?"
C:" Well, you parked in just the right place here, didn't you?"
A:" Instead of taking the mickey, just find me a big rock to chock the wheels with . . "
by D F STuckey April 7, 2004
Any task, activity or event which is painful, humiliating, upsetting, violent or distressing to the person experiencing the said task, activity or event.
A sarcastic use of the phrase, as most people believe that the difficult events in our lives contribute the most to our character and personality. Sadly, pyschologists would tend to agree; Not for the better in many cases.
A sarcastic use of the phrase, as most people believe that the difficult events in our lives contribute the most to our character and personality. Sadly, pyschologists would tend to agree; Not for the better in many cases.
A:"My boyfriend just called. . . He's left me!"
B:" Really?"
A:" For my BROTHER!!!! (Sniff)"
B:"Well . . . It builds character, something like that. . . "
A:"Oh, go kiss a walrus!"
B:" Really?"
A:" For my BROTHER!!!! (Sniff)"
B:"Well . . . It builds character, something like that. . . "
A:"Oh, go kiss a walrus!"
by D F STuckey July 8, 2004
JAFA:"Where are you from?"
Other NZer:"From Wellington"
JAFA:"Really? Then where did you learn how to wear shoes, inbred?"
Other NZer:"From Wellington"
JAFA:"Really? Then where did you learn how to wear shoes, inbred?"
by D F STuckey February 19, 2004
Verbal comment underlining a topic arising from what has occurred in a conversation or activity. Usually meant to be funny, and probably self directed to defuse an embarrassing situation.
Taken from the habit of people using a recording device to make notes not directly involved with the subject.
Taken from the habit of people using a recording device to make notes not directly involved with the subject.
A:"So, how did your day go?"
B:"Lousy! I just want to go straight to sleep tonight . . . "
A:"Oh, ok, honey. Note to self: Go and put out the candles in the bedroom."
B:"Lousy! I just want to go straight to sleep tonight . . . "
A:"Oh, ok, honey. Note to self: Go and put out the candles in the bedroom."
by D F STuckey July 9, 2004
A person who uses the internet to bolster their flagging self esteem usually by insulting others and/or making hateful throwaway remarks.
Not to be confused with Trolls, keystrokers are in fact capable of intelligent and constructive actions, they simply prefer to have fun at other peoples expense. Anyone objecting to this definition as being "hateful" may be doing so as a keystroking move.
Not to be confused with Trolls, keystrokers are in fact capable of intelligent and constructive actions, they simply prefer to have fun at other peoples expense. Anyone objecting to this definition as being "hateful" may be doing so as a keystroking move.
ChatGod:"The shuitlle crash was so funny, I wet myself laughing!"
CovertWalrus:"You, ChatGod, are a keystroker. No doubt."
CovertWalrus:"You, ChatGod, are a keystroker. No doubt."
by D F STuckey February 21, 2004
Points of reference for a particular task or job. Or indicators of how well someone is doing.
Based on the days when engineers tested equipment for various vehicles on benches, and had marked the bench with reference points to show how well the device performed.
Based on the days when engineers tested equipment for various vehicles on benches, and had marked the bench with reference points to show how well the device performed.
The basic benchmarks here in this job include that you perform at least 90% of the tasks in each working day, and clear at least 50% of anything left from the day before.
by D F STuckey March 24, 2004