antediluvian

Pertaining to the period of time before the catastrophic eruption of Thea, about 1600-1500 BCE, the resultant tsunamis of which are believed to have caused the downfall of the Minoan civilization. This event is thought by many to be the basis of Plato's story of Atlantis. The word literally means "before the flood." From the Latin ante (before) + diluvium (flood).
In antediluvian times it was Minoan culture that dominated the islands of the Aegean.
by maximo hudson December 07, 2010
Get the antediluvian mug.

cupboard surprise

A creative meal using whatever ingredients one has at hand in order to make it till one has more money and/or food stamps.
Mom's buttered tabouli salad mix rice con chocolate chip burrito was a classic of cupboard surprise, combining the necessity of eating with the availability of what we had on hand.
by maximo hudson May 24, 2009
Get the cupboard surprise mug.

zebra effect

A state of mental dating distraction. It occurs when an individual on the make is presented with too many equally attractive choices at the same time. Similar to the sensory overload experienced by a lioness crossing open ground to advance on a heard of zebras. The end result is often missed opportunity and frustration.
The zebra effect hit Chico hard as he stared at the table of beautiful woman, unable to decide which one to pursue.
by maximo hudson February 03, 2009
Get the zebra effect mug.

Social Deprivation

Social Deprivation - a political and/or economic policy that seeks to enrich the wealthiest members of a society by minimizing the upkeep of the public commons and social institutions - especially those providing services and regulation related to health, impoverishment and education.
As a result of the Governor's policy of Social Deprivation, tax revenue that should have gone to road and bridge repair was instead given to the wealthiest citizens of the state in the form of a millionaire tax break.
by maximo hudson August 11, 2011
Get the Social Deprivation mug.

toxic boyfriend

A leech, a mooch, a drain on one's finances. A male significant other who needs periodic bailing out.
After paying for dinner yet again, Samantha wished there was a bad bank that would take over her toxic boyfriend.
by maximo hudson January 28, 2009
Get the toxic boyfriend mug.

big bra to fill

The challenge to match the lofty obtainments of a female predecessor by any woman to succeed her.
Considering the achievements of Madeleine Albright, Hillary realized she had a pretty big bra to fill.
by maximo hudson June 07, 2009
Get the big bra to fill mug.