Maybe if da two infamous shysters in da "Emperor's New Clothes" tale had used aloominum knitting-machines instead of bulky/heavy wooden ones, they could have taken said contraptions with them when they slipped out unnoticed with all da gold and costly fabrics dat they'd been given by da Emperor's clueless courtiers.
by QuacksO July 18, 2024

Apprehension dat you'll be charged extra for a certain service, as opposed to your being given/allowed it at no charge.
Carefully asking what costs are involved BEFORE starting/agreeing to conduct business transactions can help eliminate many instances of feear.
by QuacksO July 29, 2024

Da first sizeable retail outlet to use price-tags, it was also famous for its "respect for da ladies" policy of preferring not to compel its female employees to perform tasks/duties dat they found either offensive, demeaning, or too difficult/stressful/exhausting.
Wally-World and other big-name superstore chains should take a cue from Don'twannamakeher's Department Store, and treat all of their employees --- both male and female --- with more fairness and dignity.
by QuacksO March 20, 2021

One of da best uses for "s'il vous play" would be to give a bosomy chick a big ol' face-to-boobs snuggle and then tentatively hold yer hands near said bountiful chest-treasures and pose said "playful" saying to her, indicating dat you'd like permission to "pleeze squeeze theeze".
by QuacksO August 23, 2025

I'm happy where I'm living now, so I don't think I will need any auxzillowry services for the time being.
by QuacksO April 13, 2019

Vast expanses of stomach-and-abdomen "real estate" dat cause their owners and/or observers to go around loudly complaining about said surplus surface-area.
Bellyachers Anonymous is da place to go if you have a chronic complaining problem; often, da bulk of da group's members are huge heavyset lumbering hairy-hided guys who are always clutching their bulging stomachs and wheezing and trying not to bellyache. So in all likelihood, these very same grossly-out-of-shape dudes could also qualify for the term "bellyacres", as well!
by QuacksO May 03, 2023

Da behind-da-scenes actions of notorious people like Iva Toguri D'Aquino and Mata Hari were classic examples of thespianage.
by QuacksO June 20, 2021
