Dennis The Tiger's definitions

izetize

To create a verb by improperly suffixing a noun with '-ize' (or '-ise' for European spelling). The method by which words such as 'monetize', 'securitize', and even 'legalize' are created. A practice generally frowned upon by linguists and geeks.

Created as sort of a self-parody of this formation.

The CEO of the megacorp had the geeks enthralled until he started izetizing his nouns to get his power verbs.

by Dennis The Tiger December 10, 2004

Pass the five

To relay a communication over CB radio.

Derived from the ten code 10-5 (relay traffic).

Hey, White Lightning, I'm not hearin' that mud duck there on the flats, you wanna pass the five for me?

by Dennis The Tiger November 29, 2004

shank

1) (noun) An object that, while not necessarily originally intended as a weapon (and otherwise bears no resemblance), is used as one. A steak knife, for instance, would not be a shank (and is, as well, a poor ad hoc choice for a weapon), but a screwdriver, heavy duty flashlight, or socket wrench would be.

Origin unknown, but I think it has something to do with home made knives. See also shiv.

2) (verb) To use a shank. (Shanked, past tense)

Jorge was shanked with a screwdriver by Miguel when he failed to pass on his protection money.

by Dennis The Tiger May 22, 2005