11 definitions by Grapes
Back Of the Envelope, a rough calculation, said to be made in a hurry on the back of a scrap of paper, see BOEC
by Grapes July 18, 2004
by Grapes March 8, 2005
Spanish for "it surprises", when someone is unfamiliar with a common thing/notion/occurrence, usually used in a derogatory sense. Can be an adjective or a noun.
The apocraphal story of George H. W. Bush's sorprende experience with bar code scanners--he was reportedly amazed by the technology in a modern grocery store, because of his "elite" status. Snopes says it is false.
by Grapes September 2, 2007
"To Each His Own" or "To Each Her Own", meaning there's no accounting for taste, different strokes for different folks, your mileage may vary, viva la difference
by Grapes May 5, 2006
Initialism for "Honest to God"
by Grapes July 20, 2005