Michigan bank roll

A thick wad of currency (large bills) secured with a rubber band.

"The store clerk's eyes got big as Joe pulled a Michigan bank roll out of his pocket. (This may have originated in the 1920s when there were illegal gambling houses in Detroit. When pursued by the authorities, the crooks would flee to Ohio).

by Dan Drzewiecki November 04, 2003

sandbaging

In the game of draw poker, a player who has a pat hand and will not raise any bets hoping that his opponents will think he has a poor hand.

Larry had a straight flush and sandbaged till the end.

by Dan Drzewiecki November 05, 2003

zap

The sound made by an electric arc or spark, esp. when a person receives a shock.

He got zapped when he got to close to the high voltage.

by Dan Drzewiecki November 05, 2003

knowing

A synonym for the reply "of course" that was used by an old friend from Rahway, NJ.

Billy: "That house needs a lot of repair work". Charlie: "Knowing".

by Dan Drzewiecki November 04, 2003

pat hand

In cards, a hand that is very likely to win the game.

I had a pat hand in draw poker.

by Dan Drzewiecki November 05, 2003

clobber

To get struck with great force.

"his car got clobbered by a freight train".

by Dan Drzewiecki November 04, 2003

boogersnatcher

In the telecommunications industry, a tool with a steel wire loop for pulling copper wires through a hole in a wooden fanning strip.

Hey Arnie! Got a boogersnatcher? Toss it to me.

by Dan Drzewiecki February 11, 2004