Definitions by Light Joker

tailgate

to follow another vehicle dangerously closely

Some jerk was tailgating me all the way to work.

tailgate by Light Joker September 5, 2005

rubberneck 

to drive slowly past a motor vehicle accident to see the crash

If these people would stop rubbernecking, we could drive past them.

rubberneck by Light Joker September 5, 2005

jury rig 

to fix or build something so that it only lasts for a short time

His boss was mad because someone jury rigged the siren.

jury rig by Light Joker September 5, 2005

keep an eye on on someone or something 

To watch someone or something while someone else is busy

Would you mind keeping an eye on my daughter while I am at the store?

keep an eye on on someone or something by Light Joker September 5, 2005

vet

1. a veteran

2. a veterinarian

Although he is vet, he is against the war in Iraq.

vet by Light Joker September 5, 2005

hard hat 

1. a steel or plastic helmet worn to protect one's head from falling objects or debris.

2. a worker who wears a hard hat.

A hard hat is one tool that saves lives.

hard hat by Light Joker September 5, 2005

zip one's lip (or mouth) 

to stop talking (See also shut up)

Zip your lip and get to work.

zip one's lip (or mouth) by Light Joker September 5, 2005