Definitions by Dan Drzewiecki

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).

Michigan bank roll by Dan Drzewiecki November 4, 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".

knowing by Dan Drzewiecki November 4, 2003

buzz off

Go away.

"Buzz off! You're annoying me"!

buzz off by Dan Drzewiecki November 4, 2003

caught with his hand in the cookie jar

Seen by somebody while trying to take a thing that he/she was not entitled to.

"Uncle Joe got caught with his hand in the cookie jar while trying to grab a toy intended for the kids".

caught with his hand in the cookie jar by Dan Drzewiecki November 4, 2003

fish wrap 

A newspaper of poor repute.

"The local fish wrap presented a biased story on the governor's speech".

fish wrap by Dan Drzewiecki November 4, 2003