Harry Flashman's definitions

Yuri

To be the first one to do something spectacular. Derived from the Russian Cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space.

Anthony knew that the only way to boost sales on his AT-HOME-LIPOSUCTION kit was to do a Yuri and have his cousin Sal videotape the amazingly simple procedure using a bicycle pump, surgical tubing and a turkey baster.

by harry flashman July 24, 2003

trusay

What the French say to the German army when it invades.

Mon ami...trusay?

by harry flashman July 12, 2003

lookieherebubba

The last words of a redneck before he accidentally kills himself.

LookiehereBubba, betcha I can chainsaw that wart off my chin.

by Harry Flashman July 2, 2003

urinal cake

A civilian version of what is correctly called "officer candy" in the U.S. Navy.

Get with the program Seaman Recruit Smedlapp...mops are swabs...urinal cakes are officer candy!

by harry flashman July 10, 2003

Rather not

To express a preference in network TV news viewing.

If my cable or satellite went out and I needed a news fix, I'd Rather not.

by Harry flashman July 29, 2003

nugget

A pearl of wisdom, useful received information.

"Thanks for the nugget on Imclone", said Martha, not knowing that the phone was tapped.

by harry flashman July 21, 2003

problematic

A failing or inoperative automatic transmission.

When asked by the service technician at the garage if his automobile transmission was a stick shift, Bubba, having just attained a GED, replied, "No, problematic."

by harry flashman September 1, 2003