Downstrike's definitions

defect

1. n. An imperfection, either cosmetic or functional.

2. v. To abandon an obligation or loyalty.

3. v. To change loyalties.

The refurbisher got sick of painting over defects, so he defected to a company that repairs merchandise with defects.

by Downstrike June 4, 2004

one of Jehovah's Witnesses

The grammatically correct singular form of Jehovah's Witnesses.

He is one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

by Downstrike May 18, 2004

hanky panky

Discreet or surreptitious romantic or sexual activity. See hankey pankey for origins.

There was hanky panky going on under the table during our meeting.

by Downstrike June 8, 2004

Synergy

A Progressive Rock band, originally from the mid-70s; contributed to the development of the New Age and Techno genres.

I love Legacy by Synergy. It's on the Electronic Realizations For Rock Orchestra album.

by Downstrike June 2, 2004

constituency

In the language of politicians and those who govern, the constituency are those who are governed, or supposedly represented, by legislators and executive officials.

Legislators really represent attorneys. See politician, legislator, attorney, and conflict of interest for further details.

In a true Democracy, the constituency would be self-governing. However, that might endanger the livelihood of legislators and politicians, so it isn't done that way.

by Downstrike September 5, 2005

The Earthquake Rose

A design created by a pendulum swinging across sand during an earthquake.

Pictures of The Earthquake Rose created by The Rattle in Seattle may be seen at earthquakerose.com.

by Downstrike December 26, 2004

corporation

An entity that remains free to continue to do as it damn well pleases after being convicted of criminal activity that would have been a capital offense if an individual had committed it.

Corporations have more rights than people do.

by Downstrike June 5, 2004