Arunabh Das's definitions

ficus

A small fruit tree (Ficus Carica) with large leaves, known from the remotest antiquity. It was probably native from Syria westward to the Canary Islands.

The fruit of a fig tree, which is of round or oblong shape, and of various colors.

A small piece of tobacco. U.S.

I'll clean the ficus from the roof.

by Arunabh Das March 12, 2005

shpiel

A long sales pitch by a person who wants to sell you on an idea or convince you about what kind of person he is. Usually used for picking up chicks or selling you car insurance.

See also shtick

If you want to get some, you have to have a to start with a good opener and follow it up with a good shpiel.

by Arunabh Das February 20, 2009

americana

the culture of the USA

americana is also an album by Offspring

by Arunabh Das March 8, 2004

straw dog

In business, something (an idea, or plan, usually) set up to be knocked down. It's the dangerous philosophy of presenting one mediocre idea, so that the listener will make the choice of the better idea which follows.

It backfires with some frequency, as the listener (out of sheer perversity) will insist on the straw dog.

by Arunabh Das April 22, 2004

webcrib

The cool, streetslang word for homepage / website. Webcrib is exactly what the name implies. Your homepage, webpage, website but "cooler".

I'll check out your webcrib fo shizzle homie. Now where's Michael Phelps' bong at?

by Arunabh Das February 18, 2009

the celery dances at midnight

redundant answer to an obfuscated question

"What's the meaning of it all?"

"Does the celery not dance at midnight?"

by Arunabh Das March 6, 2005

IALTO

I Am Like That Only

Ramesh was always pulling a fast one on his friends. He explained by saying "IALTO".

by Arunabh Das April 22, 2004