Darth Ridley's definitions

dick lit

Basically, the male equivalent of chick lit. Books aimed at young men, typically with lots of action, adventure, and explosions.

The works of Tom Clancy, Michael Crichton, and Robert Ludlum would probably be considered dick lit, though plenty of older men like these guys a lot too.

by Darth Ridley January 6, 2007

sod

A piece of turf suitable for burning.

Throw another sod on the fire.

by Darth Ridley November 7, 2006

gaa

Sports organised by the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association), notably hurling and gaelic football.

I like gaa, but the GAA has a habit of ruining it.

by Darth Ridley March 25, 2007

super overtime

Overtime above and beyond what you are assigned or asked to do. Typically occurs when nobody comes to relieve you atthe end of you shift.

Girl: You're late.
Dude: Yeah, sorry, I had to do an hour of super overtime.

by Darth Ridley October 4, 2006

metabolism

The sum total of all biochemical reactions that occur in a person's body. Digestion of food is just one aspect of metabolism.

Divided into catabolism, where organic molecules are oxidised and degreaded to prodice energy, and anabolism, where small organic molecules are combined to form larger ones at a cost of energy.

My last biochemistry exam was all about metabolism.

by Darth Ridley November 10, 2006

ovo-vegetarian

A vegetarian who eats eggs. Even those who become vegetarians for moral reasons can eat eggs, because those sold as food are not fertilised and can thus never develop into birds.

Alice: Can I get some egg salad over here?
Bob: Egg salad? I thought you were a vegetarian.
Alice: I'm an ovo-vegetarian, actually.

by Darth Ridley May 7, 2007

bog

An area of sense, highly acidic soil formed from the decay over millions of years of various forests. The source of turf. Were once common in Europe, but are now found mainly in Ireland.

Let's go down to the bog and get some turf.

by Darth Ridley November 7, 2006