Definitions by Jackee H.
Newtonmas
An alternative celebration of Christmas for science/techno-geeks, based on the fact that December 25 (1642) is Isaac Newton's birthdate.
"Doogie, why is there an apple at the top of your Christmas tree?"
"I'm a physicist, I'm celebrating Newtonmas."
"I'm a physicist, I'm celebrating Newtonmas."
Trashmas Eve
The night before the garbage truck comes, so called because Trasha-Claus (the designated garbage person in a household) goes around the house with his/her big black plastic sack collecting all the refuse to take to the curb.
Trashmas Eve by Jackee H. January 10, 2008
Trasha-Claus
The person in a household who collects the trash in their big plastic sack to put on the curb for the trash truck.
Trasha-Claus by Jackee H. January 10, 2008
cradle
On the highway, the clear space between clusterfucks (packs of cars traveling close together at the same speed across both lanes).
"I know I'm not at the speed limit, but I'd rather be in the cradle--with no cars around you, you're a lot less likely to get in an accident."
ike
"...traffic's moving smoothly throughout York County, but in Dauphin County, expect backups at the Ike due to ongoing roadwork."
mixing bowl
An interchange involving several different highways, where cars have to cross diagonally across several lanes to get to the route they need. Everyone is trying to merge/cross simultaneously, resulting in a sort of braided motion just short of (and sometimes achieving) complete chaos.
mixing bowl by Jackee H. January 6, 2008
Fuckin' A
Short for "fucking awesome." Usually a way of strongly saying "you're right!," but can also be used as an expletive if annoyed.