Bob Prochko's definitions

bandog

A civil officer, not affilliated with the police, such as an building inspector.

Just grease the bandog, and he won't call de crusher.

by Bob Prochko September 21, 2005

Baby paps

Caps, especially precussion caps for priming one's gat (gun). Originated in Cockney rhyming slang.

I gots de baby paps in me Charley Prescott (vest).

by Bob Prochko September 21, 2005

baptize

To water or dilute, as in liquor.

Be sure to baptize that gin before you put the bottle on the shelf!

by Bob Prochko September 28, 2005

balsam

Money, the balm of all.

'tain't no problem, just spread some balsam and de pigs will turn down de heat.

by Bob Prochko September 21, 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

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

Ace of Spades

A widow. esp. an attractive young widow. Refers to the practice of ladies in mourning wearing black.

Common slang of the lower class New Yorkers in the 1860's.

Catch a gander at the Ace of spades across d' Cain and Abel, bucko.

by Bob Prochko September 28, 2005