Octopod's definitions

towel snapping

Any kind of stereotypically male banter or sparring, verbal or otherwise; from the habit of boys in high schoo locker rooms snapping towels at each others' butts.

I used to watch the political towel-snapping on "The McLaughlin Group."

by octopod November 19, 2003

your father's moustache

Ancient, retro semi-insult, used either in annoyance or to contradict an assertion.

John Kerry does NOT look French! Ahh, ya fadda's moustache!

by octopod November 22, 2003

dhimmitude

Subordinate status of Chrisitans and Jews under traditional Muslim rule -- couldn't ride a horse, couldnt repair places of worship, etc. Today, the condition Chiraqistan and other Zeropean countries are sinking into.

Under Chirac, non-Muslim France is sinking into a state of total dhimmitude.

by octopod May 1, 2004

Dewey Cheatham & Howe

A legendary law firm.

What's the difference between a lawyer and a chicken?

A chicken clucks defiance.

by octopod January 24, 2004

up shit's creek in a barbed-wire canoe

In serious trouble. Typically Australian version of "up the creek without a paddle."

When I reached for my credit card and found it was gone, I understood I was up shit's creek in a barbed-wire canoe.

by octopod August 25, 2004

graybar hotel

Jail; hoosegow; the can; the jug; the calabozo; the slammer. A school of crime where you can get free medical care from Vietnames quacks and get ass-fucked as often as you like, or more. Also graybar motel.

I kited some checks, so they sent me on a three-month vacation at the graybar hotel.

by Octopod November 6, 2003

armpiece

A person used as an impressive escort. Looks good, doesn't drool, but may have no other redeeming virtues.

I bought Suzie a nice dress and took her to the ball. She's dumb as a rock but a perfect armpiece.

by Octopod November 8, 2003