octopod's definitions

sock it to me

Let me have it! Do your worst! Rock my world! Used on a Nixon-era TV comedy show starring Rowan & Martin.

Sock it to me!
(A pail full of water hits the speaker's face.)

by octopod November 9, 2003

dog's dinner

A mess, a fiasco. British.

The European Union has made a dog's dinner of its economic policy.

by octopod June 17, 2004

People of the Book

Christians and Jews in Islamic countries when allowed the subordinate status of dhimmis. Translation of Arabic "ahl al-kitab."

The People of the Book all claim Abraham as a forefather, spiritually at least.

by octopod May 29, 2004

nation of weasels

Land of dhimmis; Chiraqistan, aka France.

The Nation of Weasels think only they have intellect or taste.

by octopod June 27, 2004

marriage of convenience

A marriage entered into for show, for money, for prestige, but definitely not our of romantic love.

Diana didn't realize that for Charles, it was a marriage of convenience.

by Octopod November 8, 2003

flash

Pre-drawn designs for tattoos.

I was looking for flash of a shark.

by octopod February 18, 2004

jug

Jail or prison; hoosegow, slammer, graybar motel, calaboose, up the river, the big house

You see a mug, lately outta da jug, and he's still lifting platinum fol-de-rol . . .

by Octopod November 9, 2003