D F STuckey's definitions

soak opera

A science fiction or action film or television show which is set in or primarily in the ocean or underwater.

Derived from the term soap opera

" Of all the soak operas, Seaquest DSV is probably the most realistic, apart from Sea Hunt."

by D F Stuckey May 4, 2004

get a pair

insult to someone behaving in a wimpy, timid or particualrly cowardly manner according to the speaker. Used in the distant tense.

"That player is always away from the ball in every play - He should get a pair."

by D F Stuckey March 3, 2004

in like flynn

To succeed in attaining a goal, especially in the sexual sense and for a man.

Refers to Errol Flynn the actor, noted for his large number of successful pursuits of women and girls.

"This test is easy, I'll be in like Flynn!"

"Sally invited me to her place now her folks are out of town! In like Flynn, I think. . . "

by D F Stuckey March 11, 2004

Celibacy

Often confused with Chastity, celibacy is an abstinence from sex that is correctly performed on a permanenet basis. The Catholic Church defines the only foolproof method of Birth Control as being "Chastity outside of marriage and Celibacy within marriage."

A:"What's the difference between Celibacy and Chastity?"
B:"Chastity means no sex while you are single. Celibacy means no sex while you are breathing"
A:"Wow, that means the True LOve Waitskids are in for a nasty shock after they get married then die . . . "

by D F Stuckey February 18, 2004

lucy lawless

1. A female actress from New Zealand, born in the suburb of St. Lukes in Auckland. Came to prominence after a minor career in Europe with the role of Xena, in "Hercules" and her own titular role. Like most admired gay icons, Lucy Lawless is heterosexual. Currently head of Board of Govenors for the Starship National Children's Hospital of New Zealand.

2. To expose one's breast accidentally at a sporting event, as per Lucy's performance at an ice hockey game.

1. "Hey, who's that tall girl next to agent Scully? Hey, it's Lucy Lawless!!"

2. "The question is, did HJanet set it up, or was it a Lucy?"

by D F Stuckey February 16, 2004

horse operas

slang term for westerns on television or at the movies, derived from the term soap operas

"Many attempts to revive horse operas have been tried since the 1970s, but only 'Deadwood' has had great success"

by D F Stuckey August 26, 2005

slumgudgeon

Slang for body compound, used in vehicle car repair.

"That car's only held together with slumgudgeon"

by D F Stuckey February 14, 2004