65 definitions by thedzone

British phrase that kids ask their neighbors-similar to USA's
"Trick or Treat"-because they need money for the Guy Fawkes dummy that they are making for the parade and bonfire.

An old term for not saying Jesus Christ, thus not using Christ's(God's) name in vain and not breaking one of the 10 Commandments or blaspheming. Usually used with emphasis.

Now people say: Jesus!, Jesus Christ!, geez!, or geez Louise! instead.

The term is older than the character from Disney films: a talking, singing, and fancy-looking cricket.

Ear-piercing cackle a woman makes for attention usually within a group of other women. Often heard at restaurants.

Magician, illusionist, trickster.
One with fast hands like a street magician.
Probably from the Italian presto(fast)
and Latin digitus (fingers).

Fictional wacky and zany composer made up by wacky and zany real composer genius Peter Schickele. He has made many albums that are funny parodies of classical music and music in general and has won many awards. P.D.Q. stands for pretty damn quick but only Schickele knows the truth. Peter can be found at the University of Southern North Dakota at Hoople.

Sarcastic term for giving someone unnecessary recognition. Similar to a pat on the head or back. From the younger Girl Scouts called Brownies that are given buttons or badges for good deeds or accomplishments.

Dated American insult for Whites most often used by Blacks and sometimes Latinos. Heard often in the 1970s but no so much anymore.