64 definitions by Blastmaster

si

Short for "System International." Also known as the Metric System.

The SI system makes more sense than the English system. It should be officially adopted by the US, but we Americans are too lazy for change.

by Blastmaster June 13, 2003

regenerative

see radio
A type of radio circuit that amplifies by feeding the output signal back into the input (regenerating) in such a manner that the signal is strenghtened.

If you improperly adjust the feedback on a regenerative receiver, it becomes a transmitter and will mess up the neighbors' radios!

by Blastmaster June 16, 2003

superheterodyne

see radio

The superheterodyne circuit uses a local oscillator.

by Blastmaster June 6, 2003

diarhea

Misspelling of "diarrhea," a favorite subject of elementary school songs learned on the playground.

(singing) When you're sittin' on the toilet and the toilet paper's gone, be a man: Use your hands! Diarrhea!

(singing) When you're ridin' on your Harley and you feel somethin' gnarly: Diarrhea! When you're climbin' on a ladder and you feel somethin' splatter: Diarrhea! Diarrhea!

by Blastmaster December 31, 2004

sludge

A thick, soupy substance, usually foul in appearance and/or smell.

A filthy brown sludge ran down the walls of the public bathroom.

by Blastmaster May 20, 2003

Carrot Top

See obnoxious

Nobody likes Carrot Top, so why is he still on the air?

by Blastmaster May 19, 2003

penal

For the purpose of punishing and/or containing criminals.
(You thought it meant something else, didn't you!) ;)

Examples:
Penal colony
Penal system

by Blastmaster June 18, 2003