onebadasp's definitions

Atavistic

Having characteristics regressing to a more primitive type; resembling a distant ancestor. A evolutionary throwback.

The atavistic dew claw in many dog breeds is a simple example of a genetic throwback to an earler stage of dog evolution.

An atavistic example in humans is when babies are born with true tails.

by OneBadAsp November 2, 2006

Ostara

The patron (Germanic) Goddess of spring, fertility and of new life, after whom the holiday Easter was named and originally celebrated in honor of. Some of her symbols include the rabbit, egg, flowers, and other symbols of fertility. Hot cross buns originated as offerings to Ostara.

Aside from being a Goddess, Ostara is also a holiday.

by OneBadAsp October 22, 2006

Duplicity

Trickery; two-facedness; purposeful deceptiveness.

"His duplicity knows no bounds."

by OneBadAsp November 2, 2006

Cast an eyeball

To cast an eyeball means to look at.

Daisy was really hopping that Tom would cast an eyeball her way.

by OneBadAsp October 23, 2006

Para

1. A state in nothern Brazil mostly covered with rainforest.

2. A unit of Serbian or Yugoslavian currency. The word means money in this context.

3. Ancient Finnish household spirits who appear in the shape of a cat, snake, hare, or frog. Typically mischievous, stealing things and moving them around.

4. Also para is a affix meaning beyond, near to, or simular to; such as paranormal, parakeet, or paratroopers.

1. Pará has a territory covered mostly by jungle, covering a vast area of the Amazon Rainforest.

2. A para is one hundredth of a dinar.

3. The para stole my apple pie!

4. Peter is a paranormal parakeet paratrooper!

by OneBadAsp November 3, 2006

Amp Joint

A marijuana cigarette laced with some form of narcotic.

Reese was fond of smoking amp joints.

by OneBadAsp October 20, 2006

Asatruar

A follower of Asatru. Asatru is the indigenous religion of North Europe and is still practiced today. The word is Icelandic and means true to the Aesir (Norse Gods and Goddesses).

Sam isn't Wiccan, she's an Asatruar.

by OneBadAsp October 15, 2006