Definitions by Qit

fox

A vulpine. That is, a small, mainly carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and a fuzzy tail. In the dog family, but possessing feline characteristics.

"The little gray fox narrowly avoided being hit by a car."

fox by Qit February 23, 2004

gypsy 

Rom nomad. Sometimes considered a derogatory term.

"I'm part gypsy somewhere way back."

gypsy by Qit February 23, 2004

teddy bear 

1) A plush toy in the form of a bear cub.

2) A big, beefy guy who looks like he'd be fun to cuddle.

"The little boy fell asleep hugging a teddy bear."

"Abraham Benrubi is such a teddy bear!"

teddy bear by Qit January 22, 2004

fairy 

1) A little magical sprite with insect wings. Usually either grants wishes or wreaks mischief.

2) A gay man who acts more stereotypically feminine than most straight women.

"Do you really expect us to believe that there's a fairy in your mother's garden?"

"Have you noticed that as soon as Joe came out, he turned into an utter fairy?"

fairy by Qit January 21, 2004

capsaicin 

The chemical in chili peppers that makes them "hot." Actually a mild irritant.

"How many times more capsaicin does a habañero have than a jalapeño?"

capsaicin by Qit January 21, 2004

Vegan 

Someone who refuses to either eat or wear anything derived from an animal. Not necessarily any less healthy than your typical omnivore—contrary to popular belief, you can get protein from some plants—but not necessarily any more so.

Also not inherently self-righteous...but altogether too many of them are.

"You can preach veganism at me all you want...but I'm not giving up chicken strips, silk shirts, or leather boots. Get over it."

Vegan by Qit January 21, 2004

chinchilla 

A little fuzzy rodent, superficially resembling a squirrel, which is raised for its thick (usually) gray fur and sometimes kept as a pet. Rare in the wild.

"If your chinchilla gets out of its cage again, I'm going to make gloves out of it. Capisce?"

chinchilla by Qit January 21, 2004