downstrike's definitions

paraphernalia

1. Stuff, things, items, objects, tools, geegaws, whachamacallits, thingamajigs, dofunnies, hinktybobbles, accoutrements, trinkets, accesories, clutter, flotsam, jetsam, literature, gadgets, nicknacks, paddy-whacks, and dogs to give bones to.

2. Items one uses to accomplish a task.

3. Tools of a trade.

4. Anything used to assist in ingesting illegal narcotics of any kind.

1. I don't want any of your paraphernalia!

4. They got busted for manufacturing paraphernalia, man! (A common refrain around Arcata, CA.)

by Downstrike May 25, 2004

42

The location of Stavromula Beta.

"Just there, number forty-two," shouted Ford Prefect to the taxi driver. "Right here!"

by Downstrike May 18, 2004

coast

1. Literally, that part of a body of water that meets the shore.

2. Slang, a locale that has been cased, dating from the era of sea pirates.

1. The California shore meets the Pacific coast.

2a. The pirates left, so the coast is clear.

2b. The Navy left, so the coast is clear for pirating.

2c. We cased the joint, and the coast is clear.

by Downstrike October 23, 2005

Rapture

When the meek shall inherit the earth, and the wicked will be no more.

That's OK, the fundies were planning on leaving any way.

by Downstrike October 5, 2004

Honour

The colloquially British spelling of the word "honor", which is derived from the Latin "honor". Blame it on Their Majesties. It's Their English.

The spelling honour is some times used by people from countries outside Britain as well, if they are desperate to make the point that they are not American.

by Downstrike July 10, 2004

Hammer Lane

The way to Micke Grove from Hwy. 99.

It's not my fault that you've never been to Stockton!

by Downstrike September 13, 2004

novel

1. n. A book containing an original and entertaining, (hopefully), story. Novels are frequently published first in hard cover, and later in paperback form if they become popular.

2. adj. Describing something new and different from what was available or seen before.

1. My favorite genre of novel is Science Fiction.

2. This novel is quite novel.

by Downstrike May 22, 2004