D F STuckey's definitions

permalink

Internet term meaning a permanent link to a cached site, rather than to one which changes content regularly.

"If this link doesn't exist, please try the permalink below it."

by D F Stuckey November 5, 2004

loan shark

A person who lends money at high interest rates, or interest calcualted on a daily or weekly basis, with the threat of physical violence being used on failure to repay the loan.

A:"Is it fair to get a loan at 25% interest?"
B:"Fair to the loan shark you're borrowing from, maybe. . . "

by D F Stuckey July 17, 2004

Hot Pickle

An active weapon system such as a missile or bomb, or anything else that is ready for use by inference.

US Air Force slang, based on the fact that most air-dropped or -launched muntions are elongate like a dill pickle, and from the red button on the joystick used to fire theses weapons which resembles a slice of pickle found in burgers.

"With the target illuminated with a lser device carried by ground troops, the pilot activated the seeker head on the missile. 'Okay, I have a hot pickle, give me a go/no-go, FAC' he asked the Forward Air Controller"

by D F Stuckey July 10, 2004

queer eye for the straight guy

Reality TV program in which five men, expert in such fields as fashion, cooking, decorating and suchlike, take on the task of improving the lifestyle and living conditions of another man; All five are homosexual and with one exception rather camp, and the makeover subject is always straight.

Although entertaining, educational and sometimes amusing, it carries the unspoken message that straight men are in the main uncouth, untidy and useless at choosing clothes and cooking.

A:"you know, I never realised that I shave like I'm in a race or something"
B:"What? Like the guys on 'Queer Eye For the Straight Guy' say it all the time."
pause.
B:"Probably true, though."

by D F Stuckey July 10, 2004

gonhorra

A diety assaociated with the Mormon religion.

A:"Hey, is it true that Mormons are multitheistic, Elder?"
B:"Well, we are taught that there are many creations, and that there are gods for each thinking race in the universe. We simply worship our god, Jehovah."
A:"So, somewhere in space is a bunch of creatures that look like Lady Gonhorra?"
B:"Yes. We believe them to be very high-strung . . . "

by D F Stuckey July 10, 2004

note to self

Verbal comment underlining a topic arising from what has occurred in a conversation or activity. Usually meant to be funny, and probably self directed to defuse an embarrassing situation.

Taken from the habit of people using a recording device to make notes not directly involved with the subject.

A:"So, how did your day go?"
B:"Lousy! I just want to go straight to sleep tonight . . . "
A:"Oh, ok, honey. Note to self: Go and put out the candles in the bedroom."

by D F Stuckey July 9, 2004

trouser trumpet

A loud but musical breaking of wind, or fart.

"As a hush descended on the dinner room at Hogwarts, just as Dumbledor rose to speak a sudden sharp trouser trumpet honked into the air. Ron Weasley looked as red as a beetroot; In fact, it was Hermione who in typical muggle fashion had done it, but was willing to pass it on to Ron."

by D F Stuckey July 9, 2004