Definitions by Bob B. Bobertson
nothing but a dog
Nothing at all, or hardly anything.
An expression from the part of last century when Greyhound buses were ubiquitous.
An expression from the part of last century when Greyhound buses were ubiquitous.
(Two people are crossing the street)
Jack: "Anything coming?"
Charlie: "Nothing but a dog. Painted on the side of a bus."
Jack: "Anything coming?"
Charlie: "Nothing but a dog. Painted on the side of a bus."
nothing but a dog by Bob B. Bobertson October 9, 2018
motherlode
The correct way to spell motherload.
A jackpot, a treasure of great value or abundance.
A motherlode is a vein of of ore or mineral in the earth. If you hit the motherlode you hit the biggest vein with the most of that ore.
A jackpot, a treasure of great value or abundance.
A motherlode is a vein of of ore or mineral in the earth. If you hit the motherlode you hit the biggest vein with the most of that ore.
motherlode by Bob B. Bobertson August 30, 2014
wikipedient
wik-ee-PEED-ee-nt (n.)
A person who believes everything they see on Wikipedia.
Other forms: wikipedientric (adj.), wikipedientry (n., an example of wikipedientric behavior) (wikipediantric/wikipediantry alternate spellings)
Similar to wikipedant, but a portmanteu of Wikipedia + obedient. Alternate spelling: wikipediant.
A person who believes everything they see on Wikipedia.
Other forms: wikipedientric (adj.), wikipedientry (n., an example of wikipedientric behavior) (wikipediantric/wikipediantry alternate spellings)
Similar to wikipedant, but a portmanteu of Wikipedia + obedient. Alternate spelling: wikipediant.
When the wikipedient wanted to know something, s/he looked it up on Wikipedia, regardless of whether the information was factual or not.
wikipedient by Bob B. Bobertson May 10, 2014