Nco's definitions

over-achiever

see: overachiever

The over-achiever clicked on overachiever even though both spellings are used.

by Nco November 20, 2003

overachiever

<i>over-achiever</i>
1: A person who is motivated by their ideals. An intra-competitive person often marked by abandoning that which hinders their ideals.
2: One who strives for various degrees of near perfection. see H.U.M.A.S.
3: Someone that desires more than is needed.

The over-achiever would not get married until she found the perfect father for her future babies. She died alone in her early fifties.

by Nco November 19, 2003

Over Achiever

1: A person who is motivated by their ideals. An intra-competitive person often marked by abandoning that which hinders their ideals.
2: One who strives for various degrees of near perfection.
3: Someone that desires more than is needed.

The over-achiever would not get married until she found the perfect father for her future babies. She died alone in her early fifties.

by Nco November 17, 2003

Jigger

M-W for balance.
*interesting use for UK (above)

Main Entry: 1jig·ger
Pronunciation: 'ji-g&r
Function: noun
Date: 1675
1 : one that jigs or operates a jig
2 : any of several sails
3 : JIG 3a
4 a (1) : a mechanical device usually with a jerky reciprocating motion (2) : a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (as plates) are formed b : GADGET, DOODAD
5 : a measure used in mixing drinks that usually holds 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters)

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jigger1,nounjigger2,nounjigger3,verb

Main Entry: 2jigger
Function: noun
Etymology: perhaps from Wolof jiga insect
Date: 1781
: CHIGGER

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Main Entry: 3jigger
Function: verb
Etymology: frequentative of 2jig
Date: 1867
intransitive senses : to jerk up and down
transitive senses : to alter or rearrange especially by manipulating <jigger an election district>

The bartenders in Vegas don't use a jigger-- they just push a button and hold out their hands for some help.

by Nco November 23, 2003

H.U.M.A.S.

Also spelled: HUMAS

Head Up My Ass Syndrome.

- A condition in which the subject is not able to think of others.

c.r. P.Nco, 1986

After suffering from HUMAS for many years, Debbie died alone cuddling a teddy bear that never talked.

by Nco November 15, 2003

rape pinata

see: rape piñata

After coming to Christmas without any presents, the family strung up my legs by using some ribbon, thereafter their taunts became a sort of rape piñata.

by Nco November 23, 2003

daijobu

Nihongo. 1990’s.
1: no problem. No worries.

<i> OH MY GOD-- THE HOUSE IS BURNING, THE CHILDREN ARE SLEEPING, THE INSURANCE ISN'T PAID...</I>

"Daijobu," said the fireman.

by Nco November 17, 2003