Diggity Monkeez's definitions

Buttinski

Originally a short, loudmouthed Polish man (first name unknown). Buttinski was famous for giving advice. As a matter of fact, it was rumored (rumoured?) that he was soon to be the royal family's advisor. However, Buttinski's advice soon went too far. In his first week on the job, he convinced Poland to join a war involving three other European countries. After Poland loss innumerable soldies in said war, Buttinski told the royals that they made a major mistake by joining the war. The queen blew up, demanding that Buttinski be punished. After all, it was Buttinski who recommended joining the war. The king, who was something of a whipping boy, listened to his queen, and ordered Buttinski executed.

After news of Buttinski's execution had spread throughout all of Europe, the nickname "Buttinski" was used to imply that somebody's constant butting in could lead to their downfall. In those days, it was used as a warning.

However, as the 17th century began, Buttinski became more of a sarcastic label. When somebody would enter conversations without permission, they began to get called "Buttinskis" (Buttinskies?). It was used basically to show the meddling person that they were uninvited to a certain conversation.

The meaning is virtually the same nowadays, but friendlier. It still shows the person that they butt in to conversations too often, but it doesn't mean that the person should leave.

Get out of here, Buttinski. You weren't invited into this talk.

by Diggity Monkeez June 14, 2004

Dwindle

To decrease to a point at which the dwindling object is almsot nonexistent.

President Forwill's supporters dwindled down to his wife and his brother-in-law.

by Diggity Monkeez May 10, 2005

Golden Opportunity

A great, often unexpected chance to achieve a desired goal.

I blew a golden opportunity when I left my homework pass at home after deciding not to do my homework.

by Diggity Monkeez January 4, 2005

Thorn in the Side

A nemesis that always tends to get the best of his/her arch-enemy.

I can't beat level four of "Grand Marshall" because those tiny gremlins always kill me. They're thorns in my side.

by Diggity Monkeez January 25, 2005

Prevail

To come through; to succeed.

Gregory was far behind Frank, but ended up prevailing thanks to a second wind on the last lap.

by Diggity Monkeez February 22, 2005

Brontosaurus

An incorrect name given to a sauropod skeleton. It was originally believed to be a new genus, but was later understood to be the same creature as the Apatosaurus.

Brontosaurus burgers couldn't have existed, correct?

by Diggity Monkeez March 17, 2005

Cos

Expression of 'cosine' in an actual math problem.

'Cos' is prounounced 'cosine'.

by Diggity Monkeez March 4, 2005