13 definitions by Oscar MacGorden

killed

To perform a great show.

Dave's act killed, and he got a standing ovation.

by Oscar MacGorden February 27, 2012

gold standard

The world's worst monetary instrument, that Ron Paul and his supporters want us to return to, for reasons unknown.

The gold standard caused a huge collapse in the money supply, restricted monetary policy, caused enormous deflation, and exacerbated the problems of the Great Depression.

by Oscar MacGorden February 21, 2012

Osama bin Laden

The man America spent 10 years, and 500 billion dollars trying to find, in Afghanistan. He was eventually killed, in Pakistan.

Osama bin Laden has been killed.

by Oscar MacGorden January 28, 2012

quiet

(chess) A seemingly subtle move that provides a player with a large advantage.

"If black plays king g8, than the quiet move king h2 gives white a winning advantage."

by Oscar MacGorden February 27, 2012

Ladies and Gentlemen

A phrase used to formally address any group of people. Effectively eliminates the meaning behind the terms, "ladies," and "gentlemen."

Geometry Teacher: Ladies and gentlemen, we shall now explore ways to prove triangles are congruent.

Lady: Boring! Geometry sucks! I hate math!

Gentleman: Yeah, can we have free time instead?

by Oscar MacGorden March 1, 2012

flashed

(magic) To inadvertently show how you did a trick.

Dave inadvertently flashed his potatoes before he lifted the cups, so his audience wasn't surprised when he made them appear.

by Oscar MacGorden February 27, 2012