Bob Prochko's definitions

anointed

Flogged. This term commonly used in the criminal underworld in the days when flogging was still a legal punishment in this country, it is still occasionaly used in gay and straight SM circles.

I was anointed in the Tombs after I got fresh wid de turnscrew.

by Bob Prochko September 21, 2005

Autumn Bawler

A parson, especially a missionary sent by a wealthy congregation into an impoverished neighborhood to "uplift" or Save the population without feeding them first.

I had to listen to that Autumn Bawler for two hours before dey fed me.

by Bob Prochko September 21, 2005

Beans

Five dollar gold pieces. (Five dollar pieces were about the size of small butterbeans or Lima beans.)

'E's got a pocket full o' beans.

by Bob Prochko October 2, 2005

Barrel fever

Delerium tremens or the D. T's

He got a bad case of Barrel Fever.

by Bob Prochko September 21, 2005

Break

A Judge or Magistrate.

Iffin' yer mouthpiece is Tammany ye'll be gettin a compliant Break t' yer trial.

or,

Don't sass back t'th' Break.

by Bob Prochko October 3, 2005

baptized

Diluted with water or some other worthless, inert substance. Primarily applies to liquor or other drugs.

I see that this Whisky has been baptized, and that well!

by Bob Prochko September 28, 2005

Ballum-rancum

A ball where all of the dancers are theives and prostitutes.

'E 'ad a 'ell uv a ballum-rancum 't thursday.

by Bob Prochko September 21, 2005