Definitions by Edword

selective amnesia 

Convenient forgetfullness when it's beneficial not to remember the truth. Often seen during jury trials when a witness is asked an embarassing question.

I work my tail off all year but when it comes time for my performace review the boss always seems to have selective amnesia. Mr Oswald, what were you doing in that book depository? Uh, I dont' remember.

selective amnesia by Edword July 31, 2006

scotch 

East Tennessee folk word for a chock placed in front of a tire or wheel to prevent it from accidentally rolling.

We need to scotch up the wheels on our car so it won't roll down the hill.

scotch by Edword July 31, 2006

quibbling

Quibbling is lying or avoiding the truth by trying to avoid the issue or dancing around the question by pretening not to understand it or arguing over semantics.

Okay Abe, did you chop down that cherry tree or not? Um, which tree? Could you define the word "chop"? You know what I'm asking, now stop quibbling and answer the question.

quibbling by Edword July 31, 2006