Definitions by LudwigVan

fifth column 

A group within a state that attempts to subvert and weaken the state in order to assist an enemy. First used during the Spanish Civil War.

The characterization of leftists in the United States as a Communist 'fifth column' by the McCarthyist witchhunters survives today in post-9/11 America; only now Arabs and Muslims are blacklisted.

fifth column by LudwigVan October 1, 2004

judicial activism 

A charge made by conservative activists against liberal judges, accusing them of using their office to make laws instead of resolve disputes over laws.

The term 'judicial activist' is almost applied to liberal judges. Conservative judicial activists, on the other hand, are called 'strict constructionists'.

judicial activism by LudwigVan October 1, 2004

Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow 

The jingle used in Meow Mix commercials, sung by a cat. One of the greatest songs ever written, a favorite of Homer Simpson.

Meow meow meow meow Meow meow meow meow,
Meow meow meow meow Meow meow meow meow,
Meow meow meow meow Meow meow meow meow,
Meow meow meow meow Meow meow meow meow....

Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow by LudwigVan October 1, 2004

01er 

Someone who always tries to oneup someone. Taken from the American game show The Price Is Right and the practice of bidding exactly one dollar higher than a previous bidder.

I get a hot new Mustang, and he gets one just like mine except it's a convertible. Why does he have to be such a 01er?

01er by LudwigVan October 1, 2004

extry 

A variant of 'extra' used by some Southerners. See also tomorry.

I reckon I like me some biscuits and mustard. Ya got any extra?

extry by LudwigVan October 1, 2004

kalb 

Arabic for 'dog', a severe insult when applied to humans.

ibn kalb = son of a bitch

kalb by LudwigVan October 1, 2004

ass o'clock 

An unreasonably early hour.

I gotta get up at ass o'clock every day for the next month. I hate my job.

ass o'clock by LudwigVan October 1, 2004