3 definitions by Mark Dixon

ptb

The Powers That Be, i.e., those in positions of authority.

He applied for a liquor license, but the PTB didn't want the club gettin' too popular, so they turned him down.

by Mark Dixon August 12, 2004

Roof toys

Amenities (swimming pool, tennis court, wet bar, trees) corporations install on the roof of their office skyscraper to convince executives to spend even more of their time at the office.

I took the job at Initech instead, they have better roof toys.

by Mark Dixon July 5, 2003

twig

To comprehend, understand, get hip to, grok.

The news media are finally twigging to the fact that...

by Mark Dixon July 28, 2003