Arminkshipper's definitions

Of a truth

Certainly

"of a truth, such things used to happen"

by Arminkshipper July 31, 2024

scot

a payment corresponding to a modern tax, rate, or other assessed contribution.

The town levied a heavy scot upon the merchants for the upkeep of the harbor.

by Arminkshipper April 16, 2025

Juiced

take anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs.

"those who are convinced that he juiced can't seem to find any evidence"

by Arminkshipper July 23, 2025

Turned

The blade's edge should be bent back to become blunt.

You have also turned his sword's edge.

by Arminkshipper June 28, 2024

Like nothing on earth

extremely peculiar.

The alien landscape stretched before them, its jagged, rainbow-hued rock formations like nothing on Earth.

by Arminkshipper July 4, 2024

walk

(of a pitcher) give a walk with the bases loaded so as to force in (a run).

With the bases loaded and two outs, the pitcher walked the batter, forcing in the winning run.

by Arminkshipper July 21, 2024

Damn well

used to highlight a point, particularly when the speaker is furious.

I told you three times not to touch that vase! You damn well better clean up this mess before I lose my temper!

by Arminkshipper July 7, 2024