robcraine's definitions

BICBW

But I Could Be Wrong. Used online in forums and chat.

I think that George W Bush is the greatest president in the world ever. BICBW.

by robcraine April 9, 2006

prarie dogging

In a large, open plan, cubical filled office, this is where one inmate (or employee) stands up in his/her cubicle and looks arround. This is often followed by other office workers standing up and looking around to see what all the fuss is about, in a style reminiscent of those loveable creatures, prarie dogs.

First coined by Scott Adams in a Dilbert comic strip.

In their natural environment 'employees' can often be seen prarie dogging, in case they are missing something more interesting than work.

by robcraine January 11, 2006

punt

Flat bottomed, small, open boat that is powered by a person pushing along with a long pole. Similar to a Venetian gondola. Used in shallow waters (unless you have a really long pole.)

The waters around Cambridge University are often full of silly punts.

by robcraine December 28, 2005

Endb

A type of bell, found in early christian churches. Rung to denote the end of the (30 minute) period when the commandments actually apply. Sadly this feature is missing from modern chaples.

Once the Endb had finished tolling it was a sign that everyone could let their hair down and party.

by robcraine March 15, 2004

horsefish

Alternative name for seahorse.

"Those little horsefish look real cute with their horsey heads and curley tail."
"Yeah. Most people call them 'seahorses' by the way"
"Oh yeah..."

by robcraine December 20, 2005

wiidefine

To redefine a word to make it related to the Nintendo Wii. Usually associated with a wiispelling.

Hah! You're so rubish at using a Wii that I'm going to wiidefine the word retard and call you a wii-tard.

by robcraine December 17, 2006

PHB

Literally "Pointy Haired Boss" as featured in the long running Dilbert cartoons by Scot Adams. The phrase suggests an office manager with above average incompetance, general cluelessness and an ability to prevent anyone else in the office from doing any useful work.

Actual pointy hair is not a requirement for PHBs, but there is strong annecdotal evidence that they will rapidly develop the distinctive hairstyle.

My PHB asked me if the firewall was a serious fire hazard.

by robcraine April 15, 2006