The Grammar Nazi's definitions

deck change

Wrapping a towel around oneself to change (typically into or out of a bathing suit) in a public setting.

The "deck" is the walking surface around a swimming pool.

Kyle was in the middle of a hurried deck change when he was pantsed. Hilarity ensued.

by The Grammar Nazi February 5, 2004

misspelt

The bad, ugly and otherwise deprecated spelling of "misspelled."

As a lamer, I can tell you it's spelled 'misspelt.'

by The Grammar Nazi March 19, 2001

deprecated

Outdated; use strongly discouraged.

Vi is deprecated! Move up to Vim!

by The Grammar Nazi March 19, 2001

404

(v.i.) Out to lunch; not having it together; acting in a stupid way. Typically derogatory.

Derivation: the "404: Not Found" error encountered when surfing the web.

That luser's 404!

Today in class, Hsu was 404.

by The Grammar Nazi March 19, 2001

drumsteer

Attempting to play percussion instruments and steer at the same time. Can be a derisive comment or a fun pastime, depending on the context.

"Don't drumsteer!" -Robin Scott

"I'm quite good at drumsteering." -Nick Kocharhook

by The Grammar Nazi May 11, 2001

BFD

Live 105's annual concert.

Are you gonna be at BFD 6?

by The Grammar Nazi May 28, 2001

BYOC

Acronym: Bring Your Own Crap. Similar to BYOB or BYOM.

It's a BYOC party.

by The Grammar Nazi June 6, 2001