Definitions by Pentozali
zurna
An oboelike instrument without keys, with a double reed mounted on a slender tube called "pirouette". The zurna has a shrill, piercing sound well suited to music to be played in the open. Widespread among Bulgarians, Turks, Greeks, Albanians, Armenians, Georgians, and other Caucasus, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern cultures, even into China where it is called "so-na".
the Geritol crowd
Senior citizens. Could be used affectionately, humorously, derisively, or simply as a matter of fact depending on the speaker's tone of voice and whether s/he is a senior citizen.
John, give the Geritol crowd a break when you get on the bus. Those "Priority Seating" signs are there for a reason. It's very difficult for a senior citizen who needs to get around to do, say, shopping, to sit down or get up if s/he has sciatica and is forced to sit in the back of the bus.
the Geritol crowd by pentozali April 8, 2006
like trying to build a laser from mud
Mrs. McCarthy thinks she can afford that house when she's barely able to make it from paycheck to paycheck. Trying to reason with her about the house is like trying to build a laser from mud!
like trying to build a laser from mud by pentozali April 8, 2006
Darth Vader Building
The Bank of America Tower in Seattle, Washington State. Because of its sinister Darth Vader's helmetlike appearance.
New Yorker: What is that weird building?
Seattleite: Oh, we locals call it the Darth Vader Building. It's really the Bank of America Tower.
Seattleite: Oh, we locals call it the Darth Vader Building. It's really the Bank of America Tower.
Darth Vader Building by pentozali April 8, 2006
momo
Tibetan dumplings, somewhat flattened, usually served with a somewhat spicy brown sauce and vegetables.
nockoff
Spelled "nockoff" to distinguish it from "knockoff" (counterfeit watches, bling, etc.), "nockoff" refers to artificial or cheaply-made foods only.