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bung

Differs slightly in meaning from the process of sealing a wine cask with a cork; it means not only to seal, but to bind, or constrain something, as well. The term "bungee cord" derives from this particular sense of the word.
When you remove the bung from a winecask on its side, or loose the bungee cords from an unstable load, things tend to "surge forth" explosively, in an uncontrolled manner. Thus did the late American poet e.e. cummings describe the passion of Picasso's art:

out of the
black unbunged
Something gushes vaguely

-e.e. cummings, "Picasso"
by Rod Brock July 27, 2006
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warp speed

Driving excessively fast in an automobile. Extreme speeding.
The Porsche blew through the red light at warp speed, with the police in hot pursuit.
by Rod Brock July 27, 2006
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visceral

Of, or relating to the viscera - the soft inner organs of the body, including the lungs, the heart, and the organs of the digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.
The first time Michael saw a partially dissected cadaver upon the table, its visceral nature opened for all to see, he knew there was no way that he could be a doctor - he would have to change his career goals.
by Rod Brock July 27, 2006
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the demon did it

Term used to explain away a circumstance that no one accepts responsibility for, or that seemingly cannot be explained in a prosaic manner.
Mike: Who the fuck took a bite out of my sandwich?
Ike: I dunno. I guess the demon did it.
by Rod Brock September 24, 2005
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dry heat

A stupid statement made by old-timers, when someone complains that it's hotter than hell outside, implying that low humidity makes extremely high temperatures easier to tolerate.
Joe: 114 degrees! Jesus, that's HOT!

Schmoe: Yeah, but it's a dry heat.
by Rod Brock July 27, 2006
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saber rattler

Someone who encourages rushing to war. Essentially identical in meaning to warmonger
A lot of those old boys are saber rattlers; it's because they fought in WWII, and think it builds character.
by Rod Brock March 10, 2007
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kowtow

From the Chinese. To grovel, or pay obeisance to.
If you don't kowtow to the boss, you'll be out of a job.
by Rod Brock May 22, 2006
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