Definitions by Nco

Jigger 

M-W for balance.
*interesting use for UK (above)

Main Entry: 1jig·ger
Pronunciation: 'ji-g&r
Function: noun
Date: 1675
1 : one that jigs or operates a jig
2 : any of several sails
3 : JIG 3a
4 a (1) : a mechanical device usually with a jerky reciprocating motion (2) : a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (as plates) are formed b : GADGET, DOODAD
5 : a measure used in mixing drinks that usually holds 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters)

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jigger1,nounjigger2,nounjigger3,verb

Main Entry: 2jigger
Function: noun
Etymology: perhaps from Wolof jiga insect
Date: 1781
: CHIGGER

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Main Entry: 3jigger
Function: verb
Etymology: frequentative of 2jig
Date: 1867
intransitive senses : to jerk up and down
transitive senses : to alter or rearrange especially by manipulating <jigger an election district>

The bartenders in Vegas don't use a jigger-- they just push a button and hold out their hands for some help.

Jigger by Nco November 23, 2003

bus 

noun
1: A large vehicle for public tranportation-- capable of sitting 50-150 persons.

<i> Get on the short bus</i>
short bus1: US, 1980s-- a bus fitted with handicapped ramps, elvators, and special seats.
short bus 2: A place for retarded persons, those mentally challenged. A ride for social rejects. "Get on the short bus, you idiot."

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ADJECTIVE:
Bus
1: The clear a table. To bus a table.
busserbusboy: The server's assistant is a busser.

The busboy liked to play with the spent bones of the rich people. He could cuddle the rib bones, fondle the chicken cages and pretend that he knew his customers by the attention they gave to their food.

bus by Nco November 23, 2003

Midge

1: a small fly. see myiasis

Etymology: Middle English migge, from Old English mycg; akin to Old High German mucka midge, Greek myia fly, Latin musca
Date: before 12th century

biting midge gall midge

The hair had lice playing jacks, the pupils were sewer-green, all's he needed was someone to mourn him and maybe a biting midge to keep him off his feet.

Midge by Nco November 23, 2003

over-achiever 

see: overachiever

The over-achiever clicked on overachiever even though both spellings are used.

over-achiever by Nco November 20, 2003

HUMAS

see H.U.M.A.S.
see HUMA Syndrome

Vanna suffered from HUMAS for many years until eventually she could no longer see at all.

HUMAS by Nco November 19, 2003

overachiever 

<i>over-achiever</i>
1: A person who is motivated by their ideals. An intra-competitive person often marked by abandoning that which hinders their ideals.
2: One who strives for various degrees of near perfection. see H.U.M.A.S.
3: Someone that desires more than is needed.

The over-achiever would not get married until she found the perfect father for her future babies. She died alone in her early fifties.

overachiever by Nco November 19, 2003

superfag 

Function: noun
Etymology: Nietzsche: The Super+man 1880à Super=Fag 1998. Derived from a literature character of same name, 1998.

1: A Gay muscle man that gets irate and fights. The character usually fights for himself instead of others.

Superfag was ambushed in the restroom—he smashed the assailants into porcelain, and marked their asses before leaving. Superfag is near invincible.

superfag by Nco November 17, 2003