Harry Flashman's definitions

apparatchik

An unquestioningly loyal female subordinate in the Democratic Party.

Susan McDougal and Monica Lewinsky were apparatchiks, one went down for a crime the other went down.

by harry flashman July 19, 2003

Chops

The main component in crown rack of lamb.

I had the best lamb chops at Bozart's in Brisbane.

by harry flashman July 25, 2003

this is no shit

A preface to a statement or story, meaning: What follows is the absolute truth.

"This is no shit," said Bubba, "I killed a 37 point buck last weekend with a bow at 300 yards."

by harry flashman August 7, 2003

cattywumpus

Skewed or sideways to, out of alignment.

Bubba, you got that manifold gasket in there all cattywumpus.

by harry flashman July 4, 2003

dianetics

A nervous twitch that Diane Feinstein gets when she spins the truth in political speeches.

Senator Feinstein got that dianetics again...she must be talking about gun control.

by harry flashman July 26, 2003

civil engineer

A polite train driver.

Karen is a civil engineer.

by harry flashman August 30, 2003

stupendous

Colossally inept or stupid.

Bubba, you the most stupendous person I ever known.

by harry flashman July 17, 2003