Tenacious Faulker's definitions

greasing the skids

To consume some type of food or medication in order to unclog a constipated keester such as coffee, prune juice or a greasey steak sandwich.

That correctol I slipped into grandpa's prune juice was just what the docta ordered for greasing the skids! Now he has skid marks that could make all the residents of Shartlesville envioius.

by Tenacious Faulker March 28, 2009

AIG

Arrogance, Incompetence & Greed, Inc.

The new name given to failed, mega-conglomerate, American Insurance Group, for taking $170 billion in federal bailout money with the right hand and, with the left, doling out $165 million in bonuses to the same execs who ran the company into the ground in the first place.

Now the universally recognized symbol for corporate greed and/or corruption.

For the American public, AIG now stands for "arrogance, incompetence and greed," (credit Rep. Paul Hodes, D-N.H. Mar. 18 2009)

by Tenacious Faulker March 18, 2009

people ago

A unit of measure based on the lifespan of modern humans of approximately 100 years and used to give perspective on how recent certain developments were achieved by mankind.

"This country was founded in 1776. People live to be 100. That was just THREE PEOPLE AGO. Yeah, the 'Fear Factor' guy just hit you with a math quiz! That JUST happened. REEEAAALLL recent! ~ Joe Rogan

by Tenacious Faulker December 8, 2019

meet and greet

Business jargon for a function before a professional meeting, seminar, convention or conference where you go to meet people in your field to network and get laid.

The National Protological Association annuall convention's meet and greet was a success. I met with the heads of 5 manufactures, 4 resellers, 2 financiers, and 3 cocktail waitresses.

by Tenacious Faulker July 11, 2009

Short

The small coffee size at Starbuck's; the only size on the menu there that makes any sense (et al Tall, Grande, Vente).

"Short" is the smallest size Starbuck's offers, but you'll only get this if you ask for it by name. If you do order a "small" the barista will likely give you a "Tall" because anyone asking for a "small" will get the "Tall", which is the smallest size for which the prices are actually on the menu. Also only their hot drinks can be served in the "Short" size. Sound confsing? Yeah, I hate Starbuck's too!

by Tenacious Faulker May 18, 2009

bubble burst

1) When something has been going exceeding well only to then run its inevitable course and either decline or fail altogether; a market correction.

2) a term adopted in business to describe an event that is currently faultering or failing or has the potential to do so.

1) I thought my job as a lawyer was recession-proof, but when Jesus returned, sent all the sinners to hell and left everyone remaining on Earth singing Kum By Ya, that bubble burst!

2) In 2007: My house was just appraised at 130% of what I bought it for and I don't think the market can support more than that for much longer. I'm going to sell it now before the bubble bursts next year.

by Tenacious Faulker August 21, 2009

downdy ocean

Baltimore colloquialism referencing where one has gone or is going on their vacation; "down at the ocean", or rather, Ocean City, Maryland; the traditional getaway for Marylanders, particularly Baltimoreans.

Glenn: Oi, Cheryl! Wher'dja go wit Bernie for MemOriole Day weeken'?

Cheryl: Downdy ocean, hon. We ate crabs, drank shom' Natty Boh, an' cruish'd the circuit in his '82 Firebird. Dat thingk wash sooo fast. It wash aweshom'!

by Tenacious Faulker May 25, 2009