QuacksO's definitions

rhetorahcal question

Something asked not with the intention of seeking a reply, but merely to express an opinion or doubt regarding traditional Hebrew teachings.

In da famous musical, "Fiddler On The Roof", Tevye poses da rhetorahcal question, "How did our traditions get started?" He then readily admits dat even he has no idea.

by QuacksO October 21, 2021

awristocrat

High-toned high-society person who either wears expensive watches and/or bracelets, or merely gets a nominal court-ordered penalty --- i.e., a minuscule "slap" --- which is neither an adequate punishment for nor a significant deterrent against whatever crimes he is committing.

So many rich mucky-mucks in da public eye with Rolexes, heavy jewel-studded-gold bangle-bands, and "ins" in da legal system --- what a rotten bunch of awristocrats!

by QuacksO August 7, 2023

lower 48

Nickname for a topographical map wif a certain number of irregular-shaped sections dat you can literally color all different separate hues by using each and every one of da wax sticks from Crayola's famous tall-cube-shaped box.

Including a good-sized "lower 48" page together wif a next-to-da-largest common set of crayons is an excellent way to let da young recipient of said lovely gift easily and sensibly try out all of da assorted colors in da box right away, since he/she will merely need to fill in one section apiece wif each of da markers, effortlessly ensuring da resulting "patchwork quilt" effect will be pleasing on da eyes for anyone who views said child's artwork afterwards. Extra points if you thought to pre-mark each map-sector wif an appropriate color-directive, so dat da budding artist will know how to fill them in wif appropriately-alternating light/dark/pale/bright hues to create maximum contrasts and even colors-distribution among da various sections.

by QuacksO July 7, 2023

propergator

A genuine and socially-diligent large reptile who actively promotes da virtues and usefulness of his species.

Perhaps a select few people might indeed be brave (or foolish!) enough to actually stand still and listen to what a propergator has to say, but as for me, I still view all of those huge toothy beasts as dangerous and unpredictable --- if one of them approached me, I'd waste no time in making myself scarce: "See ya later, alligator --- after a while, crocodile!"

by QuacksO September 30, 2022

auntcestry

Da genealogy of yer biological uncle's wife.

I already know my own folks' history, so it's fun to explore da auntcestry of all da ladies who have married into da family.

by QuacksO June 15, 2024

shack and shill

Refers to rigged real-estate bidding on a rickety dump of a dwelling... an elevated location --- and a nearby H2O source --- is optional.

If Shack and Shill went up da hill to fetch a pail of water, did they pay a "sky-high" price for said clear fluid, and use "liquid assets" to purchase it???

by QuacksO July 14, 2021

Minisoda

Da central-northern U.S. state where small-size containers of non-alcoholic bubbly are bottled.

I hear that there are more branches of Belchers Anonymous in Minisoda than in any other state.

by QuacksO March 22, 2019