3 definitions by Anomie

When something of secondary importance improperly takes on the role of something of primary importance. The expression pre-dates the movie by the same name, and was NOT coined by said movie.
Concentrate on the dog wagging his tail, not on that the tail might wag the dog.
by Anomie March 18, 2006
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SPROOT, v. Also sprut. Used tr. and absol. To spout, eject in a gush, emit sparks; to spirt from the mouth, spit (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1971). Comb. sprootin braand, a torch made of a burning peat.
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Wee jimmy talks pure shite the absolute sprooter
by Anomie January 31, 2017
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"i sure could go for a nose buzz right now"
by Anomie March 21, 2006
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