Marchant's definitions

gin

(n) in poker, drawing/flopping/turning the best card or combination of cards (typically it gives one a very strong hand and one's opponent a strong but second-best hand); frequently used with the verb 'to hit' and occasionally followed by 'card(s)'

etymology: probably originating from the card game of the same name

The four of hearts was gin - it gave me a full house while giving my opponent a flush.

or

(exclaimed) "Gin!"/"I hit gin!"

by Marchant September 1, 2007

e-val

(n.) electronic validation (i.e. props, respect, recognition given online)

That was a clever forum post and deserved more e-val.

by Marchant February 25, 2008

bink

(v) in poker, to catch fortuitous cards; also applicable in other gaming contexts

(interj) in poker, exclamation made upon catching fortuitous cards and/or winning a large pot

I binked a straight flush on the turn.

Bink! I just doubled up!

by Marchant March 5, 2011

spiffily

(adv) done in a spiffy manner

The date went spiffily.

by Marchant July 23, 2004

swerve

1. (v) to trick; to fool; to send for a loop
2. (n) the act of being tricked

1. The identity thief swerved everyone.
2. That was a funny swerve.

by Marchant July 23, 2004

pop

1. (adj) popular; mainstream
2. (n)
a. something that is popular (especially music)
b. soft drink or soda
3. (v)
a. to shoot
b. to hit; to slug; to punch

1. Pop music is usually catchy, but it can be overplayed.
2.
a. Madonna's music is an example of pop.
b. I would like nice, cold pop, please.
3.
a. He popped a cap in his ass.
b. I popped him in the jaw.

by Marchant July 23, 2004

Auburn University

(n) The loveliest village on the plains. Home of the Auburn Tigers. The only university in Alabama with a decent reputation outside of the state.

He attends Auburn University. War Eagle!

by Marchant July 23, 2004