Definitions by LudwigVan

mamihlapinatapei 

A word in the Fuegian language of Tierra del Fuego in extreme southern South America (in both Chile and Argentina). Holds the Guinness Book of World Records record for "most succinct word".

The word mamihlapinatapei means "a look shared by two people with each wishing that the other will initiate something that neither one wants to start"

mamihlapinatapei by LudwigVan October 1, 2004

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

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

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

kalb 

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

ibn kalb = son of a bitch

kalb by LudwigVan October 1, 2004