hipster's definitions

gotcha

a reply of acknowledgement, a verbal abbreviation of "I got you", which is derived from "I got what you're saying".

me: "I'm staying in tonight."
her: "why? you not feeling well?"
me: "nope. I'm cuffed."
her: "gotcha. oh well don't worry about it. I got cash. I'll be there in 5, see you soon."
me: "sweet."

by hipster January 18, 2005

kick

1. a habit or tendency

2. to break or cease said habit or tendency

3. a noticeable effect

1. "I've been on this stogie kick ever since I discovered scotch whiskey!"

2. "Kicking the smoking habit would be a lot easier if it wasn't for these damn nic fits!"

3. "I gotta say...these jalapeno-covered tabasco-doused enchiladas sure have a kick to them!"

by Hipster July 7, 2006

back pocket

having someone of importance at your disposal to help further your own agenda. usually involves kickbacks of some sort.

it's a well known fact that many corporations have politicians in their back pocket, thats why it seems like they're the ones really running things.

by hipster September 6, 2004

off the cuff

spontaneous; done without any planning or rehearsing

the actors on the show "whose line is it anyway" are known for their ability to do comedy sketches off the cuff.

by hipster March 25, 2004

all over the map

1)describing a situation that is diverse or disorganized.

2)describing a person with a wide range of skills or interests.

1)we can't stay in business if our finances are gonna be all over the map like this.

2)if you travel all over the world, you could end up being all over the map.

by hipster July 3, 2004

for the books

A significant or notable event.

Guy 1: "Scored the car for half price from the honey that sold it to me... then I scored again!"
Guy 2: "Dude, that is epic!! One for the books for sure!!"

by hipster April 13, 2004

down pat

at the point of having something memorized or perfected.

I practiced that guitar riff for days till I got it down pat.

by hipster November 21, 2004