stick of fire

A short time. The short time it would take to burn a stick, as opposed to a log.

Expression is common in Trinidad and among Trinis living in US and Canada.

You staying for dinner?

Nah, I just dropped by for a stick of fire.

by Jasper Ferg October 10, 2011

staffpower

The number of employees in an organization. The size of a company's staff complement.

Gender-neutral version of "manpower"

We lack the staffpower to grow this business: we need to recruit more account reps.

by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011

chicken mouse

Total wimp. Extreme coward. Weak and scared.

That chicken mouse would run from his own shadow!

by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011

QPQ

QPQ = quid pro quo or "this for that", meaning an exchange, usually even or fair. A basic principle in maintaining relationships and partnerships.

We can get a discount on legal billings if we give them QPQ next quarter on our accounting fee.

My girlfriend gives me great blowjobs, cuz she loves my QPQ on her pussy.

by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011

gull

verb: to talk or trick someone into doing something foolish or rash.

Related to "gullible".

We gulled Jackie into lending us her dad's car "for an hour" -- now we have a ride for the weekend, dude!

by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011

air support

Back-up from your boss. Help from an executive when getting resistance to an initiative or idea from others -- especially others who outrank you.

I won't be able to get my proposed budget for budgie breeding research wothout air support from the VP R&D.

by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011

SMI

Subject Matter Ignoramus: used to describe a manager or executive who supposedly knows "how to lead" but knows nothing about the actual business or activities he or she is supposed to manage. Pronounced "smigh" -- rhymes with "sigh".

Opposite of subject matter expert (SME).

They've hired a SMI to head up the Roads Department: the guy can't tell concrete from asphalt -- hell, he doesn't even drive.

by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011