Harry flashman's definitions

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

cockbite

An untrustworthy person.

"Sammy the Bull Gravano is a real cockbite," said the Dapper Don.

by harry flashman July 23, 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

cinchy

Delightfully easy.

Wayne cringed in fear when after telling the tailor, Mr Roberto, that he was unsure of his inseam measurement, Mr Roberto, grinning mischieviously said, "Cinchy, I'll just kneel down and measure it myself...shouldn't take but a few minutes."

by harry flashman July 24, 2003

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

weaves

1. Departs. 2. Flat, thin protuberances growing from twigs and branches.

1. The twain weaves at 2:12. 2.Wilbur was waking weaves wewentwesswe.

by harry flashman August 20, 2003