kringle

v. To cringe at the thought of participating in any lame holiday events.

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I kringle when I think of singing carols at the homeless shelter. It makes me think of my own bleak childhood. So many bad "Drummer Boy" renditions at the home. Hadn't we suffered enough?

by gnostic 1 December 14, 2012

Hobo supper

n. A gathering at which everyone provides an ingredient for a communal stew and an ingredient for a communal alcoholic beverage of epic strength.

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Hobo supper at the frat house tonight; are you in?

Does a chunder bucket have a handle?

by gnostic 1 April 26, 2013

misstake

n. The average woman's take on something.

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The muffler keeps the engine warm. Right?

Well, that would be your first misstake. But I bet it won't be your last.

by gnostic 1 May 08, 2013

thatcher

n. Person who promulgates divisive political theories.

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You support trickle-down economics? What a thatcher!

by gnostic 1 April 09, 2013

howzat?

Interrogatory phrase expressing confusion and implying that something is seriously amiss.

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Downton Abbey is still on the air, along with American Idol and that Gilligan's Island contest.

Howzat?

by gnostic 1 February 09, 2013

goat parade

n. Any needlessly festive over-hyped celebration put on for the benefit of the organizers rather than the participants. Usually arranged by a government agency or a corporation to show that they are one with the people.

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Why all the bunting and balloons on Main Street? Did we finally win a war?

No. It's another goat parade. We're honoring finger-painters that have made a difference.

Will there be cake?

by gnostic 1 October 06, 2013

draw wait

n. Ice curling term for the time required to broom the house before the pebble fades.

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Dude! What's the draw wait on sheet seven?

Four minutes. Don't hog this one, eh!

by gnostic 1 January 07, 2013