duckbutt's definitions

piledriver

A piledriver is a mixed drink consisting of two jiggers of vodka in a tall glass of prune juice. Probably came from the screwdriver, similarly made but using orange juice as the base. It is popularly used either as a cure for constipation or as a "dare drink."

I'm constipated, so gimme two piledrivers and a half-hour.

by Duckbutt April 14, 2007

dinosaur

A person who has been employed for a long time by a corporation, university, or organization. Generally used disparagingly by younger persons who regard this person as a general obstacle to progress, or one to their own personal advancement. The expression implies obsolescence on the part of the person so described, whether factually or not.

The English Department was filled with dinosaurs who were on the faculty for more than thirty years. They should set a maximum limit on the number of years a person may be on the faculty!

by Duckbutt November 19, 2006

blow-lunch tie

A necktie in a gaudy paisley pattern, so-called because it looks like someone blew his lunch while wearing it.

A meeting with the boss? I'll just put on a blow-lunch tie and trot on over.

by Duckbutt January 25, 2006

goat rodeo

An emergency situation that goes extremely bad.

Last night we had a real goat rodeo; it's the weekend payday syndrome.

by Duckbutt April 27, 2006

Baltimore eloquence

This refers to the heavy or excessive use of profanity.

He told me to sit my sorry fuckin' ass down in the chair. This Baltimore eloquence shows he's a real fuckin' Baltimore gentleman.

by Duckbutt September 12, 2007

seagull administration

A form of administration in which the performer drops in, squawks, deposits a lot of shit, and flies off to new parts.

Our unesteemed boss conducted seagull administration: he liked to drop in occasionally, randomly criticize without inquiry or understanding, and then go on, never to bring up the matter again. We came to regard that as part of the on-the-job entertainment.

by Duckbutt November 27, 2005

mushroom status

This is the plight occasionally experienced by lower-level college administrators such as department or division chairs in which they are on a short leash as to what they can do, are regularly given a ration of shit, and are kept in the dark.

No budget, no instructions, no discretion or wiggle room; Bill has been consigned to mushroom status and regular Friday afternoon meetings.

by Duckbutt September 23, 2005