Octopod's definitions

burn rate

How much money a start-up venture spends per month just to stay alive.

We've got to raise more capital with our colossal burn rate.

by octopod November 24, 2003

turnip truck

Metaphorical vehicle bringing rubes to Gotham. One who falls off the truck is hopelessly naive.

You know, I didn't just fall off the turnip truck! I know stuff about the Big City.

by octopod May 29, 2004

brass monkey

A metaphorical thermometer. See witch's tit.

"It's cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass money!"

by octopod May 29, 2004

dog's dinner

A mess, a fiasco. British.

The European Union has made a dog's dinner of its economic policy.

by octopod June 17, 2004

Bushie

Follower or associate of Pres. G. W. Bush

The Bushies aren't happy with the news from Iraq, but they like the economic figures.

by octopod November 9, 2003

Welshman's prick

Short and thick, so 'tis said, a chud.

What size dowel do you need?

A Welshman's prick.

by octopod May 1, 2005

no-goodnik

An wicked person.

That Lord Macbeth? A real no-goodnik, lemme tell ya!

by Octopod November 9, 2003