American Bateman's definitions

Sink Wave

The act of moving ones hands from side to side under an automatic sink in order to get the water to start flowing.

Jerry looked like an idiot while doing the sink wave for 8 seconds.

by American Bateman May 28, 2009

Oh, Africa, Brave Africa

Acclaimed New York musical

I saw the Acclaimed New York musical Oh, Africa, Brave Africa. It was a laugh riot.

by american bateman December 19, 2008

Can I help you?

A question a person asks when they think a completely unknown person is intruding or being out of line. It is usually only asked because the person cannot think of anything else to say.

*Unidentified person is rummaging through the owner's garbage*

Bewildered owner: Um, Can I help you?

by American Bateman May 23, 2009