burning daylight

Wasting time. Literally, losing valuable daylight hours (of which there never seem to be enough of).

C'mon! Get the lead out! We're burning daylight here!

by 1Spectre4U March 31, 2004

slicks

Automotive racing tires that have no tread pattern to maximize grip.

A good set of slicks are required if you want to get serious about drag racing

by 1Spectre4U August 12, 2003

slacktivism

The act of participating in obviously pointless activities as an expedient alternative to actually expending effort to fix a problem.

Signing an email petition to stop rampant crime is slacktivism. Want to really make your community safer? Get off your ass and start a neighborhood watch!

by 1Spectre4U October 21, 2003

tinfoil hat

1. A hat made from kitchen aluminum foil or other pliable metallic substance, with the supposed purpose of shielding the wearer's brain from mind control/surveillance by various supernatural or conspirital organizations.

2. Pertaining to various supernatural or conspirital phenomena.

Mike is still talking about space aliens? He must have left his tinfoil hat at home.

by 1Spectre4U August 12, 2003

curveball

A particularly difficult issue, obstacle, or problem. Named after the equally tricky baseball pitch.

The professor really threw me a curve ball with that last exam test.

by 1Spectre4U October 21, 2003

dirt worshiper

Derogatory name for someone who practices any of a number of Pagan/Wiccan/Druidic faiths. Named because these religeons usually prescribe a close relationship with nature. Many followers also exhibit strong opinions regarding the environment due to their beliefs.

Looks like the dirt worshipers finally got the sawmill closed.

by 1Spectre4U October 22, 2003

shooting the shit

The act of spending time enjoyably, yet unproductively, with one's peers.

Fred is over at his cousin's house shooting the shit with family members.

by 1Spectre4U October 31, 2003