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(noun) - a less powerful enemy, easily dealt with, often appearing in large groups to present some challenge; a thug. Used especially in the context of pen-and-paper roleplaying games.
Background:
- Possibly first used in the roleplaying milieu in the game "Feng Shui" by Robin Laws.
- Possibly derived from "mook jung", the wooden training dummy used in wing chun style martial arts.
Note:
Other definitions for this word likely exist. Search also under "mook (n.)".
Background:
- Possibly first used in the roleplaying milieu in the game "Feng Shui" by Robin Laws.
- Possibly derived from "mook jung", the wooden training dummy used in wing chun style martial arts.
Note:
Other definitions for this word likely exist. Search also under "mook (n.)".
Player 1: Hey did you're all's characters get to face off last week against the lich-mage-king-of-death?
Player 2: Naaa. We just had them beat up on a bunch of zombie mooks.
Player 1: Guess I didn't miss much then
Player 2: Naaa. We just had them beat up on a bunch of zombie mooks.
Player 1: Guess I didn't miss much then
by Peter K. March 14, 2005
Get the mook (n.) mug.(adj.) having the appearance of newness, futuristic design, and/or technological sophistication, whether or not these qualities are actually present.
Julia's sunglasses struck most of her new friends as neo-techular in design due to their sleek shape and mirrored finish. Little did they know she'd owned this same set of eyewear for five years now and originally bought them from a street vendor for $5.99.
by Peter K. September 14, 2007
Get the neo-techular mug.One of the more common extensions of the phrase "on toast", generally used in one of two ways:
Def. 1 (verb): To do something extremely adeptly or well.
Def. 2 (verb): To be exceptionally good or enjoyable.
Def. 1 (verb): To do something extremely adeptly or well.
Def. 2 (verb): To be exceptionally good or enjoyable.
Def. 1 - Of course Anna wasn't very good at archery the first time she picked up a bow this year, but after a couple months practice she really started to rock on toast during competitions.
Def. 2 - Plush new carpeting, utilities included, central location, and only $450 a month in rent?
Man, your new apartment rocks on toast!
Def. 2 - Plush new carpeting, utilities included, central location, and only $450 a month in rent?
Man, your new apartment rocks on toast!
by Peter K. November 28, 2006
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Get the work around mug.(noun) way or preference
Generally used in the plural. Especially in the phrase:
"If (person) had (posessive adjective) druthers"
Probably originally derived from a contraction of "would rather".
Generally used in the plural. Especially in the phrase:
"If (person) had (posessive adjective) druthers"
Probably originally derived from a contraction of "would rather".
by Peter K. March 22, 2005
Get the druthers mug.Def. 1 (verb) To attempt the same challenging action after failure. Apparently derived from an old adage: "You have to get back on the horse that threw you."
Def. 2 (verb) To get back into a habit. Traditionally this would refer to a good habit, but sarcastically might refer to a bad habit or addiction. Possible confusion with the phrase "on the sauce".
Def. 2 (verb) To get back into a habit. Traditionally this would refer to a good habit, but sarcastically might refer to a bad habit or addiction. Possible confusion with the phrase "on the sauce".
Def. 1 - I know you burned the turkey trying to cook Thanksgiving dinner, but you can't let that stop you if you really want to become a chef. You'll just have to get back on the horse and try cooking it again.
Def. 2 - I'd been trying to do 30 minutes of exercise every day, but my work schedule eventually got so busy I could never make it to the gym. Things have calmed down quite a bit recently though and I keep meaning to get back on the horse and go work out again.
Def. 2 - I'd been trying to do 30 minutes of exercise every day, but my work schedule eventually got so busy I could never make it to the gym. Things have calmed down quite a bit recently though and I keep meaning to get back on the horse and go work out again.
by Peter K. December 27, 2007
Get the get back on the horse mug.Def 1: In traditional english parlance:
Simply a body or corpse of any kind.
Def 2: In some fantasy literature and role-playing game contexts:
A powerful magician who has prolonged his mortal existence beyond natural life (ie. "undeath") and is immune to many human weaknesses.
Simply a body or corpse of any kind.
Def 2: In some fantasy literature and role-playing game contexts:
A powerful magician who has prolonged his mortal existence beyond natural life (ie. "undeath") and is immune to many human weaknesses.
Def 1:
They bore the farmer's lich through the church gate for burial.
Def 2:
Example of play:
Game Master: Climbing from the sarcofogus you see a somewhat dessicated and decayed form, clad in the vestments of the old Karbanthi order of wizards.
Player 1: Crap! It must be a lich. I told you we shouldn't have come down this far into the dungeon.
Player 2: No problem, my character is a cleric. I cast holy smite on this undead. *player rolls dice* I rolled a 12.
Game Master: *checks lich stats, grins evily* The lich grins and bellows in a distant, echoing voice, "Foolish mortals. I am not some simple zombie your gods can knock down. You stand before Kworzathash greatest of the Karbanthi... and I will eat your souls for disturbing my work.
*deadly combat ensues*
They bore the farmer's lich through the church gate for burial.
Def 2:
Example of play:
Game Master: Climbing from the sarcofogus you see a somewhat dessicated and decayed form, clad in the vestments of the old Karbanthi order of wizards.
Player 1: Crap! It must be a lich. I told you we shouldn't have come down this far into the dungeon.
Player 2: No problem, my character is a cleric. I cast holy smite on this undead. *player rolls dice* I rolled a 12.
Game Master: *checks lich stats, grins evily* The lich grins and bellows in a distant, echoing voice, "Foolish mortals. I am not some simple zombie your gods can knock down. You stand before Kworzathash greatest of the Karbanthi... and I will eat your souls for disturbing my work.
*deadly combat ensues*
by Peter K. February 19, 2004
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