A short time. The short time it would take to burn a stick, as opposed to a log.
Expression is common in Trinidad and among Trinis living in US and Canada.
Expression is common in Trinidad and among Trinis living in US and Canada.
by Jasper Ferg October 10, 2011
The number of employees in an organization. The size of a company's staff complement.
Gender-neutral version of "manpower"
Gender-neutral version of "manpower"
by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011
Subject Matter Ignoramus: used to describe a manager or executive who supposedly knows "how to lead" but knows nothing about the actual business or activities he or she is supposed to manage. Pronounced "smigh" -- rhymes with "sigh".
Opposite of subject matter expert (SME).
Opposite of subject matter expert (SME).
They've hired a SMI to head up the Roads Department: the guy can't tell concrete from asphalt -- hell, he doesn't even drive.
by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011
Person with lots of book learning but little practical experience or knowledge. A pedant.
From the Beatles' song "I Am the Walrus".
From the Beatles' song "I Am the Walrus".
by Jasper Ferg March 20, 2011
A small-sized person or child with big-sized courage, heart and a bit scrappy. Loyal, he or she will stand up for his/her friends. Wlling to scrap with much larger opponents.
by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011
Back-up from your boss. Help from an executive when getting resistance to an initiative or idea from others -- especially others who outrank you.
I won't be able to get my proposed budget for budgie breeding research wothout air support from the VP R&D.
by Jasper Ferg March 19, 2011
Stands for Member of Legislative Assembly, used in Canadian provinces for provincial elected representatives, especially in Quebec.
by Jasper Ferg April 06, 2012