For Whom the Bell Trolls's definitions

Drop anchor

To have a baby in another country in order to gain citizenship or residency benefits, hasten access to social or government assistance programs, or to facilitate chain migration.

Carlos and his very pregnant wife Maria had to hurry across the U.S. border so that Maria could drop anchor.

Try as they might, the Border Patrol wasn't able to get the pregnant illegal immigrant back to Mexico before she dropped anchor in their truck.

by For Whom the Bell Trolls November 6, 2007

left handed compliment

A criticism or insult disguised as a compliment.

A compliment with two meanings, one of which is unflattering to the receiver.

Also called backhanded compliment

Patti sees Britney wearing a sexy new dress. Patti, who really doesn't like Britney, says, "That dress is really sharp. It really makes you look so slim!" Left handed compliment: "You're fat, and that dress makes you look like you're trying to hide it."

"Boy, you're pretty hot... for a fat (or skinny) chick!" Left handed compliment: Self-explanatory

by For Whom the Bell Trolls July 30, 2008

barking rat

Same as rat dog; a small, usually noisy dog typically weighing less than 10 to 15 pounds. Often capitalized Barking Rat.

Britney: "Oh, how cute! A Mexican Barking Rat!"
Rachel: "No, it's a Chihuahua"
Britney: "Like I said..."

by For Whom the Bell Trolls June 15, 2006

sea booger

A soft-bodied marine animal, usually a mollusk such as a snail, clam, oyster or mussel. So called because in their live or raw state they resemble a glob of mucus in appearance and/or texture.

Carrie: Care for an oyster, sweetie? They're supposed to be an aphrodisiac.

Josh: I'll pass-- no sea boogers for me!

Wayne, in restaurant: What is the soup of the day?
Waitress: Today's soup is New England clam chowder.
Wayne: Oh, ick-- sea booger soup. I just lost my appetite.

by For Whom the Bell Trolls November 20, 2009

Dogwalker

Also "dog walker". A homosexual male, usually (but not always) rather effeminate. So called because of the greater-than-average percentage of gay males in the pet-care and pet-grooming industry, and the fairly common practice among gays as well as straights of walking dogs at the park or other public place as a way of meeting people.

"Man, check out those two guys over there with the pink poodles. What a couple of dogwalkers!"

"That sissy works for my veterinarian. The job suits him perfectly-- he's a real dogwalker."

by For Whom the Bell Trolls October 23, 2007

cigarette tree

A marijuana plant

Bill: Hey dude, I got some baby plants off that batch of seeds I ordered from Amsterdam-- think we could hide some crop in with your parents' tomatoes?

Wayne: DUUUUDE, No effin' way! My mom would crap a brick if she found a bunch of cigarette trees in her garden!

by For Whom the Bell Trolls April 23, 2009

afterburner

1. A hot, often painful dump that follows a meal of spicy food.

2. A hot, slow and often smelly fart that follows a meal of spicy food.

Man, that pepperoni and jalapeno pizza was good last night but the afterburner damn sure kicked in this morning!

by For Whom the Bell Trolls November 10, 2008