25 definitions by DiiKaBaKa
A form of punishment or torture in former times in which the victim was hoisted by a rope, usually by his hands tied behind him, and allowed to fall to the length of the rope, whch did not reach the ground and so caused a painful jerk. Also see squasation.
by DiiKaBaKa January 26, 2004
1. To add illustrations to a book by inserting additional prints, drawings etc.
2. To mutilate (books) to get illustrations.
2. To mutilate (books) to get illustrations.
The book was grangerized.
by DiiKaBaKa January 24, 2004
by DiiKaBaKa January 24, 2004
1. Relating to, of the same nature as, or characterized by involuntary muscular contractions, esp. the long-continued contractions known as tonic spasms.
2. A person afflicted by such spasms; a person suffering from cerebral palsy.
2. A person afflicted by such spasms; a person suffering from cerebral palsy.
"Christine is very spastic."
by DiiKaBaKa January 24, 2004
An eye condition in which sight is poor or absent in daylight, but adequate or normal at night or by artificial light; day blindness. Also see nyctalopia.
by DiiKaBaKa January 24, 2004
A pufferfish, eaten as a delicacy in Japan after the removal of the skin and certain deadl poisonous organs. It usually takes a highly trained chef to master the removal of the skin.
"Ah, yes I'll have the fugu."
by DiiKaBaKa January 24, 2004