Definitions by KImCobain
In vino veritas
In vino veritas is a Latin phrase that means "in wine there is truth."
The expression, together with its counterpart in Greek, "Ἐν οἴνῳ ἀλήθεια" (En oinōi alētheia), is found in Erasmus' Adagia, I.vii.17. Pliny the Elder's Naturalis historia contains an early allusion to the phrase. The Greek expression is traced back to a poem by Alcaeus.
Herodotus asserts, and it is likely enough, that if the Persians decided something while drunk, they made a rule to reconsider it when sober. Authors from Herodotus onwards, however, have dared to add that if the Persians made a decision while sober, they made a rule to reconsider it when they were drunk (Histories, book 1, section 133).
The Roman historian Tacitus described how the Germanic peoples always drank while holding councils, as they believed nobody could lie effectively when drunk.
The phrase is often continued as, "In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas", i.e., "In wine there is truth, in water there is health."
The expression, together with its counterpart in Greek, "Ἐν οἴνῳ ἀλήθεια" (En oinōi alētheia), is found in Erasmus' Adagia, I.vii.17. Pliny the Elder's Naturalis historia contains an early allusion to the phrase. The Greek expression is traced back to a poem by Alcaeus.
Herodotus asserts, and it is likely enough, that if the Persians decided something while drunk, they made a rule to reconsider it when sober. Authors from Herodotus onwards, however, have dared to add that if the Persians made a decision while sober, they made a rule to reconsider it when they were drunk (Histories, book 1, section 133).
The Roman historian Tacitus described how the Germanic peoples always drank while holding councils, as they believed nobody could lie effectively when drunk.
The phrase is often continued as, "In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas", i.e., "In wine there is truth, in water there is health."
The phrase is often continued as, "In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas", i.e., "In wine there is truth, in water there is health."
In vino veritas by KImCobain March 3, 2015
Whoopsie Daisies
An antiquated expression generally meaning "oops" or "whoops". This is used almost exclusively by nerds and gay men, especially when executing a clumsy or cloddish movement such as falling over a chair or slipping on an icy walkway.
While clumsily attempting to ice skate a real tool slips and falls, and when his butt contacts with the ice he yells out "whoopsie daisies!"
Whoopsie Daisies by KImCobain March 3, 2015
giving me the gears
To harass, annoy or throttle someone - similar to giving someone shit or just bothering the living hell out of them.
giving me the gears by KImCobain March 3, 2015
Volunterror
A person who will screw up any type of volunteer work. Usually shows up late and/or under the influence, tries to take charge, breaks things, steals things, or in the total 360 hides until their shift is over. Most often is forced into agreeing to volunteer at mother's insistence.
Volunterror by KImCobain March 2, 2015
Scarf-n-Barf
In academia, the practice of cramming information into one's cranium (scarf) just long enough to regurgitate it onto an exam (barf) in order to score a passing grade for the course.
Scarf-n-Barf by KImCobain March 2, 2015