JBS's definitions

Wonk

One who studies an issue or a topic thoroughly or excessively: leading a talkathon of policy wonks in a methodical effort to build consensus for his programs

by JBS July 11, 2003

Joos

Another way of spelling or saying the word Jews.

by JBS July 11, 2003

oy gevalt

"Oy vey zmir"... that doesnt say much either, but its a yiddish phrase, and you can not really translate yiddish to english. The best defintion would be "oh boy or oh my gosh!"

"Oy gevalt, im soo tired, i need to go to bed but i have too much homework."

by JBS May 7, 2003

tree swinger

Racial Slur directed at blacks.

Blacks are sometimes called monkeys (which swing on trees) and are therefore called tree swingers.

Hey tree swinger, why dont you go up there and get me some apples?

by JBS July 9, 2004