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(Poot-nik)-noun,-verb. An overweight organism, of the feline species, submerged in a vat of tar and/or gasoline jelly then lit on fire and thrown over enemy fortresses to wreak havoc and promote confusion amongst citizens.
This method of ancient chemical warfare derived in medieval Europe and is thought to have originated from Germanic tribes.

The most famous use of this was during the Frank and Saxon war by Charlemagne the Great; it was advantageous to the victory of the Franks in 732 A.D.
Those selfish jerks make me want to putnick their village!
Putnick by Chris, Michael January 10, 2008
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noun.
1. The code name given to a top-secret Soviet biochemical project. The project was intended to create a truth serum to uncover enemy plans but something went very wrong in its making and the resulting compound instead, when ingested, causes victims to jump into bushes naked.

2.. A swift slap across the face. May be disguised as a 'game', when in fact everyone and their bus driver knows that a putnik is just a slap across the face. This slap should have no mal intentions, or have any anger associated with it, it is simply perpetrated for the enjoyment of the slapper. The slapped may seek recourse by employing their own putnik.

verb. to putnick
1. To name your dog after a 1980s musician.
My friend Monica was accidentally exposed some Putnik and now its all she can do to keep herself from jumping into bushes.

Dude, what's with the full body cast?

I played putnik and couldn't stop.

Man, Ralph totally putniked his dog's name.

What did he name him?
Billy Ocean
That's not bad, my friend putniked and named his dog Kool & The Gang
Putnik by revisioo March 2, 2015
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Someone who fails repetitively.
Steffany was labelled a puttick after failing the last year of her english degree for the third time.
puttick by porter floor punch November 24, 2003

purnickety 

The need to make everything perfect, despite it's importance. Being very particular.
Don't be so fucking purnickety, you cunt.
purnickety by A4 July 15, 2007
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