Libertine's definitions

newspaper job

Spending a prolonged amount of time in the bathroom taking a shit. Called a "newspaper job" because one commonly takes the paper along with them to read as they sit on the toilet

I ate so much for lunch that I know I'll have to do a newspaper job this afternoon.

by Libertine October 4, 2005

cigar

A slang word for a tampon.

I was embarrassed when my lover asked me to pick up a box of cigars for her at the store.

by Libertine October 4, 2005

Vehicular sodomy

Following the car in front of you too closely; tailgating.

The guy driving behind me was riding my bumper so closely that it could be classified as vehicular sodomy.

by Libertine October 5, 2005

morning warning

An alarm clock. Usually used by night owls who hate getting up early.

I prefer to wake up naturally; I can't stand to use the morning warning.

by Libertine October 8, 2005

hang around

to waste time, to loiter.

My friends and I hang around at the corner bar.

by Libertine October 10, 2005

barking up the wrong tree

Picking the wrong person, the most unlikely person, to do, listen, or accept something.

You're barking up the wrong tree if you think I want to become religious and go to church.

by Libertine October 10, 2005

beep box

A small cheap car, an "econobox". Beep boxes typically have a boxy, boring, no-frills body style and a high pitched horn that sounds like it belongs on a toy car. The old Chevy Chevettes and Ford Festivas are typical examples of beep boxes.

John didn't have much money, so he had to buy a beep box.

by Libertine October 19, 2005