al-in-chgo's definitions

Opera Boofa

A pun on "Opera Buffa" (an operatic trend in the 18th and 19th centuries toward a more relaxed mode of opera, often containing humor, such as "The Magic Flute"): "Opera Boofa" is a seriocomic, probably unintentional, portrayal of violative behavior or anal insertion of drugs or spirits under less-than-ideal circumstances.

-- "Did you see that guy testify on TV at the Judiciary Committee hearings?"

-- "Yeah -- the first day was pretty steady -- when he showed up again he got so overwrought denying things that it became pure "Opera Boofa."

"Ouch."

by al-in-chgo October 4, 2018

jockstrap-sniffers

A disparaging way to refer to the type of sports fan, most obvious at the collegiate level, who likes to get a little too close to the players, especially after the game.

Euphemistic synonym: "Rabid fans."

"Before we conduct any interviews, it's a good idea to let the jockstrap-sniffers storm through here. Then we'll shoo them out and get down to business."

by al-in-chgo May 24, 2018

P.U.

Pronounced "Pee Yew" and also spelled "P U" or spelled out "Pfew!", "Phew!," or "Pee-yew!" this aging American interjection, often accompanied with a pinched nose or similar disgusted gesture, indicates the existence of a foul or overpowering odor. Its use seems to have peaked in the mid-Twentieth Century as a semi-euphemism for olfactory revulsion, but is still occasionally used today.

Betty: Archie, what happened to you? P U! (Waves hand in front of face)

Archie (red-faced): I fell in a pickle barrel at the grocery store.

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Sweet Dee Reynolds (in TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," ca. 2010): Moms stink! P.U.!!

(episode "Frank Reynolds' Little Beauties," September 29, 2011)

by al-in-chgo May 24, 2018

bread and butter

A type of superstition, a chant that is uttered when something physically gets in the way of a couple, such as a pole or another person on the street. Origin: USA, early 1920's. Alternative: "Salt and Pepper."

"Oh, we've got to let that bicyclist through."

(They drop hands to let the bicyclist pass in between.)
"Bread and butter." -- "Bread and butter."

by al-in-chgo March 21, 2019

Papadaddy

1. Traditionally, a Southern USA expression for a grandfather, probably from "Papa's Daddy."

2. By extension, a traditionally masculine (non-Metrosexual) man who plays a "Daddy" role emotionally, sexually or financially.

-- "Who's that man I saw you with at the cafeteria? He's old enough to be your father."

-- "Dear heart, he's almost old enough to be my grandfather and I am just lovin' it! Papadaddy! Papadaddy!"

by al-in-chgo June 7, 2017

GOP

1) Traditional nickname of Republican party, short for "Grand Old Party."

2) More recently, slang for a pizza topped with pepperoni, onion and green pepper.

(G=Green pepper; O=Onion; P=Pepperoni.)

-- "You should stay, I just ordered a GOP and there'll be plenty of food."

-- "I didn't know they made house calls. What do you mean?"
-- "A GOP is a pizza topped with green pepper, onion, and pepperoni."

-- "I'd love to share, if a political agnostic is allowed to partake."

by al-in-chgo June 10, 2017

Murse

A Male nURSE. Often used within the industry to refer to nurses who are male.

"Joe doesn't like the term "male nurse"; he says it's old-fashioned."

"So what then?"

"Murse."

by al-in-chgo May 14, 2016