Definitions by AlBert

fifteen minutes 

A proverbial period of time for one's short-lived fame.

This band's fifteen minutes are just about up because nobody listens to them anymore.

fifteen minutes by Albert February 15, 2004

word to your mother 

A nonsensical phrase used in 1990's hip-hop culture.

That's right, boyeeeeee, word to your mother!

word to your mother by Albert February 15, 2004

hump day 

The middle of a work week (Wednesday); used in the context of climbing a proverbial hill to get through a tough week.

After hump day, the weekend gets closer.

hump day by Albert February 15, 2004

antiwar protestor 

A person who expresses opposition to an act of war.

The antiwar protester stood outside the building, sign in hand, ready to convey opposition to the impending war.

antiwar protestor by Albert February 15, 2004

tight 

Original use: the mood or spirit between members of a music group who are having a particularly excellent performance.

Modern use: describes something particularly enjoyable or awesome.

We rocked that place out, everything was funky and our band was tight, man. We were all feelin' it.

That movie was tight. I loved it.

tight by Albert February 15, 2004

kidney punch 

The act of striking a person in the area of the kidney. Can cause severe internal bleeding, resulting in the incapacitation of the injured person and sometimes death.

Jon received a kidney punch during the brawl.

kidney punch by Albert February 15, 2004

SUV

1) An acronym for Sport Utility Vehicle.

2) A vehicle intended for use in recreational areas.

Dave took his SUV to the mountains for a few days.

SUV by Albert February 15, 2004