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Definitions by Neil Ogism

missing a flywheel 

Adjective phrase:

A descriptor applied to a person who functions well but is "not quite right in the head," as indicated by small but noticeable eccentricites of behavior to which said person is oblivious.
"Sure, Jeff is great guy, but he leaves the impression that deep down dude's missing a flywheel."

dog on a raft 

NOUN
Cuisine:

A single, microwaved hotdog (the "dog") served on a single slice of buttered toast (the "raft")

A "dog on a raft with a oar" is the above served with a deli-sliced pickle.
"Lorraine and I blew off Spago and shared a dog on a raft in the kitchen."
dog on a raft by Neil Ogism April 14, 2010
Fast-food worker
"After graduating with a PhD in astrophysics, Bob finally found work as a Mctroll."
Mctroll by Neil Ogism January 31, 2010

quarter shy (of a full roll) 

Adjective

Slightly odd due to brain issues
Eccentric
Slightly weird
Strange
"That guy is definitely a "quarter shy (of a full roll)"

hoi prolloi 

Noun

A portmanteau word that makes contemporaneous the ancient Greek term "hoi polloi" by blending it with the word "prole" or lower-class working-class member of the prolotariet.
"The global elite maintains the illusion of national elections to keep the hoi prolloi controllable."
hoi prolloi by Neil Ogism March 26, 2008

autoarousal 

Noun

Emotional and physical state preceding the act of carsturbation.
"Jack experiences autoarousal right on on the entryramp."
autoarousal by Neil Ogism March 6, 2008

bankster 

Noun

A portmanteau or blend word derived from combining "banker" and "gangster." Usually referred to in the plural form "banksters" to refer to a predatory element within the financial services industry, such as those offering "too good to be true" adjustable mortgage rates for home buyers
"The banksters just foreclosed on my mom's Mcmansion, and now she's living in her SUV."
bankster by Neil Ogism March 5, 2008