QuacksO's definitions

harbor fright

Describes da terror you feel when first trying out a tool from da infamous-for-crappy-quality "big red, white, and blue" hardware store, knowing dat said implement might likely break or malfunction "right out of da box".

My best friend was buying me a gift card for my birthday, and offered me a choice of several major retailers; I told her dat any store other than Harbor Fright would be fine.

by QuacksO November 2, 2023

wintary judgement

A court-ruling dat is so slow in being reached dat it doesn't occur till sometime after da snow flies near da end of da year.

I was promised a "summary judgement" due to the exceptional obvious-correctness of my arguments, but the court took so long to actually get around to settling my case that it felt more like a bleepin' WINTARY JUDGEMENT!!

by QuacksO October 26, 2019

unrelieable

Describes someone who randomly speaks the truth on occasions when he'd been expected/instructed to fib.

Fletcher Reede became an unrelieable lawyer after his son made a wish that he would quit bending the truth for 24 hours.

by QuacksO August 7, 2019

The Lord giveth; his dispiciples taketh away

Refers to the USDA's pathetic practice of reducing your Food Stamps allotment whenever Social Security increases your SSI check due to a cost-of-living increase, largely negating any benefit that your additional food-allotment amount would have gained you.

Zheeesh, if Big Brother actually feels that you need more money to cover basic expenses each month, then basic logic and common sense would state that your SNAP benefits should INCREASE, as well, not be REDUCED!! Sounds like a classic case of "The Lord giveth; his dispiciples taketh away"!

by QuacksO December 7, 2018

See you later, 'nvestigator!

Don't talk to da police!

Special Agent Johnson: Hello, can I talk to you for a moment?
You: Sorry, I do not speak to da Ef-Bee-Aye!
Special Agent Johnson: But I just wanna ask if you happen to know anything about ---
You: See you later, 'nvestigator!

by QuacksO November 8, 2023

Solemnon

Da famous ancient king who was always very serious, formal, and dignified.

King Solemnon might have attracted even more women to join his harem if he'd smiled and lightened up a bit whenever possible.

by QuacksO August 29, 2019

Simon and Garfinkel's

A former Washington D.C.-based "yupscale" department-store chain dat featured live-music entertainment.

Simon and Garfinkel's stayed open 24/7 because they wanted to make sure their customers would still have time to shop after watching their singers perform for a number of hours.

by QuacksO December 6, 2020