Definitions by Lady Chevalier
Chloraseptic
God's gift to all who must suffer through the cold season.
Comes in a spray bottle. Spritz it into your mouth, and it will numb your throat at least long enough for the the Nyquil you're taking to knock you out cold.
Comes in a spray bottle. Spritz it into your mouth, and it will numb your throat at least long enough for the the Nyquil you're taking to knock you out cold.
Chloraseptic by Lady Chevalier June 10, 2005
gigglicious
As conducive to giggling as fresh, hot bread (with butter) is to eating. You just can't help it.
A feel-good moment or situation. The laughter equivalent of Campbell Soup's mmm mmm good.
A feel-good moment or situation. The laughter equivalent of Campbell Soup's mmm mmm good.
gigglicious by Lady Chevalier June 10, 2005
halle berry girl
A female who, when of the opinion she has not been given enough airtime in a film, will simply verbally reject the role, rather than resorting to violent or physical means of protest.
halle berry girl by Lady Chevalier June 10, 2005
garbanzo bean
A way-cooler word for chickpeas, and a major ingredient in hummus.
Something that must remain stocked at all times in college cafeteria salad bars. This is on pain of death or violent dismemberment by hoardes of trendy, enraged, pita-and-hummus-consuming college students.
Something that must remain stocked at all times in college cafeteria salad bars. This is on pain of death or violent dismemberment by hoardes of trendy, enraged, pita-and-hummus-consuming college students.
This is your first night working the salad bar? Okay. First thing you need to do is figure out where we keep the garbanzo beans. Check the coolers. Find them. I don't even know what the freaking things are, but God help us if we ever run out of them.
garbanzo bean by Lady Chevalier May 29, 2005
hummus
A dip/spread (commonly eaten on pita bread) made from mushed chickpeas, garlic, and lemon juice. Believed to have originated in the Middle East, it is popular in America with vegetarians and college students (no one else seems to know it exists.) It's quite good, and has a nice zing to it--delicious with lime tortilla chips.
Also spelled humus (one m), although this spelling can also refer to decaying plant or animal matter. When writing appetiser menus for formal banquets (especially those banquets including guests familar with horticulture), it is probably best to stick with H-U-M-M-U-S. (Though you must admit, H-U-M-U-S is bound to get a priceless reaction or two.)
Also spelled humus (one m), although this spelling can also refer to decaying plant or animal matter. When writing appetiser menus for formal banquets (especially those banquets including guests familar with horticulture), it is probably best to stick with H-U-M-M-U-S. (Though you must admit, H-U-M-U-S is bound to get a priceless reaction or two.)
First Horticulturist: Mmm, this spread is delicious. What is it?
Second Horticulturist: *check menu* ...Humus.
*the pair exchange looks of horror and faint dead away*
Passing College Student: *eats remaining hummus*
Second Horticulturist: *check menu* ...Humus.
*the pair exchange looks of horror and faint dead away*
Passing College Student: *eats remaining hummus*
hummus by Lady Chevalier May 29, 2005
*crickets chirp*
Used to point out or emphasise silence. (Well, not precisely silence, since chirping crickets make sound. But you get it.)
The idea is that you can only hear crickets when there are no other sounds, such as conversation or laughter. Often used to denote the awkward pause after a bad joke.
The idea is that you can only hear crickets when there are no other sounds, such as conversation or laughter. Often used to denote the awkward pause after a bad joke.
Joe: What's the sound of two drums and a cymbal falling over a cliff?
Ted: *tiredly* I don't know, Joe. What is the sound of two drums and a cymbal falling over a cliff?
Joe: baDUM-ksh!
*crickets chirp*
Joe: ...Oh, come on. That was funny.
Ted: *tiredly* I don't know, Joe. What is the sound of two drums and a cymbal falling over a cliff?
Joe: baDUM-ksh!
*crickets chirp*
Joe: ...Oh, come on. That was funny.
*crickets chirp* by Lady Chevalier May 26, 2005
uburbanite
Pronounced U-burbanite, from suburbanite.
Students of a large university, or residents of the surrounding area, whose lives (whether or not they like it) are impacted by the U on a daily basis.
Inspired by the University of Minnesota's annoying habit of using the capital letter "U" whenever possible, up to the point of subsituting it for the word "you" whenever possible. This author is sure that other universities have a similar tendancies, but she has not experienced them.
Students of a large university, or residents of the surrounding area, whose lives (whether or not they like it) are impacted by the U on a daily basis.
Inspired by the University of Minnesota's annoying habit of using the capital letter "U" whenever possible, up to the point of subsituting it for the word "you" whenever possible. This author is sure that other universities have a similar tendancies, but she has not experienced them.
The Uburbanites are up in arms about the new stadium proposal.
The Uburbanites mobbed the University's office, demanding the return of the word "you."
The Uburbanites mobbed the University's office, demanding the return of the word "you."
uburbanite by Lady Chevalier May 26, 2005