locked

1 - When a computer system shuts down and stops operation, usualyl without the operator wanting it to happen.

2 - A protected program.

3 - A file that has been changed by the OS so that it cannot be changed or deleted; often very easy to unlock.

4 - A floppy disk which has been physically locked to prevent accidental alteration or to prevent stupid people from modifying the contents.

The system is locked.

by Larstait November 06, 2003

Six Feet Under

1. Term used for someone's well-being if they are dead.

2. Decent Death Metal band formed in the mid 80's.

1 - What do you mean you thought Lois would be six feet under by now and we could catch a movie?

2 - I recommend the album Haunted by Six Feet Under

by larstait October 12, 2003

sang-froid

Attitude of calmness.

Such sang-froid in the disposition of the person I am describing.

by Larstait November 15, 2003

comprise

To enclose; constitute; compose

The atmosphere of morosity comprised the entire room.

by Larstait November 14, 2003

jollies

Term refering to one's pleasure related to a subject.

See Example.

John gets his jollies by watching small ants.

by larstait October 12, 2003

sanguine

Cheery, full of blood.

The sanguine dormant bodies bursting.

by Larstait November 14, 2003

mitigate

To palliate, extenuate, alleviate, lessen, diminish. To become lower or lessen in degree.

The mitigating circumstances were great to be avoided.

by Larstait November 14, 2003