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Definitions by Cap'n Bullmoose

oxymoron 

Two words with disparate meanings, used together to form a nonsensical phrase.
Utah Jazz.

Military Intelligence.

Microsoft Code.
oxymoron by Cap'n Bullmoose April 26, 2005

Texas t-shirt 

An ass gasket. A paper toilet seat cover commonly found in public restrooms.

This expression has been common since at least the 1950s, and cold be older.
Mrs. Murphy put a Texas t-shirt onto the toilet seat in Hannigan's Bar.

ass gasket 

A paper toilet seat cover.

Also called a Texas t-shirt or a Portagee pegnoir.

This expression was common in the 1950s, and long time before the Gallagher was born. It's probably much older than that.
The fastidious Mrs. Feinman always uses an ass gasket in public commodes.
ass gasket by Cap'n Bullmoose April 23, 2005

Mexican socket wrench 

An adjustable wrench, commonly called a Crescent wrench (from a brand name).
Billy Bob used his Mexican socket wrench to loosen his alternator bolts.

Portagee pegnoir 

An ass gasket. A Texas t-shirt. A paper toilet seat cover found in many public commodes.

From the gauzy, diaphenous appearance.

The expression has been around at least from the 1950s.
Charlie wore a Portagee pegnoir around his neck at the party.

Okie tool kit 

A hammer, a screwdriver, and an adjustable wrench (also called a Mexican socket wrench. With these tools, an Okie can repair most malfunctions on his pickup truck.
Lennie Jim carries his Okie tool kit under the seat of his Jimmy pickup truck.

Italian dinner jacket 

A man's sleeveless undershirt. White, or at least once-white.

Also called IDJ or an Italian tuxedo.
Bruno wore his Italian dinner jacket to Angelo and Carla's wedding.