unidyne's definitions

Twilight Zone

A state of surrealism, where things that should not make sense seem to do so. Term taken from the 1960's TV show hosted by writer Rod Serling.

Carl just found out that his father, the one he thought was dead, is still alive! How Twilight Zone can you get!

by Unidyne December 14, 2003

space monkey

Someone who is impossable to communicate with when they are under the influence (Taken from the chimpanzees used in the early days of teh space program who were impossable to communicate with when they were in orbit).

Jerry's gone space monkey on us. Three tequilas and he's in his own orbit!

by unidyne July 25, 2004

road warrior

A travelling business person who spends much of his time on the road, driving between meetings or presentations. The name is taken from "The Road Warrior", the US title of the Australian action film "Mad Max 2".

Sahda's a serious road warrior. She's clocked 12,000 on her car just driving to give presentations.

by Unidyne December 14, 2003

fanzine

Combination of fan and zine. Often a low-budget or amateur publication devoted to the fan appreciation of a particular celebrety or musical act.

My cousin puts out an Elvis fanzine that she hands out at record swaps.

by unidyne November 25, 2003

straight 6

A now obsolete automobile engine that had six cylinders in a row, instead of two rows as a current V-6 engine.

My old Chevy Nova had a straight 6 engine.

by Unidyne March 11, 2005

comp

Term used in the gaming (gambling) industry to describe gratuities given to frequent gamblers or high-rollers. Trunication of "complimentary" and often used as a verb.

Harry's uncle got comped a steak dinner at Harrah's after winning at Craps.

by Unidyne September 17, 2004

Bruce Lee

To attack someone with great martial art skill. (A sideways tribute to Jeet Kune Do founder Bruce Lee).

Keep it up, and I'll go Bruce Lee on your ass!

by unidyne November 25, 2003