Arminkshipper's definitions

Monkey

mimic; ape.

The mischievous toddler kept monkeying his father's frown, making them both laugh.

by Arminkshipper July 9, 2024

Fair

A stunning woman.

walking down a lonely street, chasing his fair

by Arminkshipper July 5, 2024

quant

1. short for quantitative analyst.
2. a pole for propelling a barge or punt, especially one with a prong at the bottom to prevent it sinking into the mud.

1. "quants use computers to tell them what to buy and sell"
2. The bargeman used a long, sturdy quant to navigate the shallow, muddy river.

by Arminkshipper April 14, 2025

Tea

a simple afternoon meal that usually consists of cakes, sandwiches, and tea to drink.

It was time for them to have afternoon tea.

by Arminkshipper July 3, 2024

As large as life

employed to highlight the obvious presence of a person.

I rounded the corner and there he was, my old friend Mike, standing right in front of the bakery – as large as life!

by Arminkshipper July 4, 2024

bump

displace from a job or role, especially in favor of someone else.

"she was bumped for a youthful model"

by Arminkshipper July 23, 2024

Earth

the composition of an adult human body.

We now commit his body to the ground: earth to earth; ashes to ashes; dust to dust.

by Arminkshipper July 4, 2024