Definitions by Hashim R. Hathaway

stems and seeds 

Deliberate lack of something, be it information, goods or consideration. Usually a withholding as part of a deception.

"Come on, Johnny. I asked you for some information, and all you're giving me are stems and seeds."

stems and seeds by Hashim R. Hathaway February 2, 2008

punch your ticket 

usually it means to have someone killed, or otherwise taken out of commission

"Listen Rockford, you come 'round here again, and I'll have a couple of my boys punch your ticket, permanently."

punch your ticket by Hashim R. Hathaway November 8, 2007

On the pad 

To be "On the pad" means that someone, usually in law enforcement or other position of authority, regularly takes bribes.

Detective Dolan was kicked off the force because he had been on the pad to local wiseguys for years.

On the pad by Hashim R. Hathaway March 4, 2007