Container's definitions

fool's errand

Sent to or set out on a task which ultimately has no purpose or likelihood of success.
Discovering as much.

"Damn, we drove all the way to Jackies place only to find she'd gone down to ours!"

by Container October 12, 2003

thug

A person, usually a man, who has taken to a life of violent crime. Usually raised in a hostile, deprived environment. They could be hanging with gangs on street corners. They differ from gangsters in the respect that hey are not into organising crime. A thug could graduate into a gangster and may work for one, while still doing spontaneous muggings or dealing.
When in gangs they can be proprietary about their turf.

"mama am a thug, mama am a thug..."

by Container October 12, 2003

fair game

An opportunity, that might be presented by another's carelessness.
An opportunity which can be taken without repurcussions.

You left that side wide open for attack, it was fair game in my opinion.

by Container October 12, 2003

dribbling

Controlling he ball across the pitch, by keeping it close to the feet and veering it away from tackles from opposing players.

"David Beckham dribbled that argentinian instead of focussing on playing the game, consequently we lost the match and the tournement."

by Container October 12, 2003

dicey

Risky looking and dubious. Most likely dangerous.
The dice implies you are taking your chances.

"That is one dicey looking piece of chicken"
"That road has some dicey bends on it"
"this bar is lined up with the diciest looking tramps I ever saw"

by Container October 12, 2003

zany

A word put in as a warning that the person, movie or act it is attached to will be totally and completely unfunny.

"The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood, what's on the other channel?"

by Container October 12, 2003