Definitions by Ian Chode

dobber 

Dobber in South Derbyshire, England, means condom.

"I ran out of dobbers so I had to go up the tradesman's entrance!"

dobber by Ian Chode January 18, 2005

waffling 

Talking a lot whilst saying very little of any real use.

Justin was waffling for ages, I think he was just trying to pad it out and look clever.

waffling by Ian Chode August 30, 2004

wonk 

Can also be a "policy wonk". A person who looks into all the technical details of implementing a political policy, usually a back-room boy either in a political party or working for the government.

That's the general idea, we'll leave it to the policy wonks to figure out all the details.

wonk by Ian Chode August 30, 2004

tool kit 

A super-idiot. Whereas a normal idiot is a tool, a complete idiot is the entire tool kit.

Remember that geek from university? He was a complete tool kit.

tool kit by Ian Chode August 12, 2004

press the flesh 

To meet people in person, particularly at an event where you can network with other people. The actual pressing of flesh here refers to shaking hands with people.

It's a big event next week, I suppose I'd better go and press the flesh.

press the flesh by Ian Chode August 12, 2004

heads-up 

A business buzzword meaning to give somebody a summary or progress report on the current situation.
Mainly used by idiots who want to be something they're not, ie successful businessmen.

Let me give you a heads-up on the current state of play.

heads-up by Ian Chode August 12, 2004

dining al desko 

To eat lunch at your desk.

A: Are you coming to the canteen for lunch?
B: No, I'm afraid I'm dining al desko today.

dining al desko by Ian Chode July 15, 2004