Definitions by Rbd41

refer up 

Verb. To contact a superior for instructions when faced with a request which you are unable (or unwilling) to approve or deny.

"Refer up" is associated with bureaucratic procedures, and is often considered a form of "passing the buck," i.e., avoiding responsibility in a sticky situation. Nevertheless, there are many circumstances where it is the appropriate response. Here is a good example:

Your Project Manager says that Project A will be implemented on Thursday, no matter what. The Quality Control Manager says that Project A will not be implemented on Thursday because of <insert reason>. The Quality Control manager comes to you and asks, "Project A cannot be implemented on Thursday. Do you concur?" Your best response is to *refer up* to your Project Manager, i.e., to say "I need to refer up to my Project Manager and get back to you."

The concept and expression "refer up" is a prominent theme in the movie Eye in the Sky (2015).

Question: Do I have permission to perform this action?

Answer: I am unable (or unwilling) to give you a definitive answer, so I must refer up to my superior for guidance.

refer up by Rbd41 January 17, 2022

Crazy Pills

Generally, any antidepressant or antianxiety medication, especially one prescribed and taken every day. "Crazy pills" is a light-hearted, self-deprecating way of talking about these medications with close friends, trusted acquaintances, etc., without bringing the associated (and unnecessary) social stigma along for the ride. If used in conversation with a person you do not know, the intended meaning may be lost.

Common examples: Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro, Wellbutrin.

A person you know and trust: "What pills are these?"

"Those are my crazy pills."

"Oh, cool. What time are we having dinner?......."

Crazy Pills by Rbd41 April 25, 2020

Peeworm 

Penis. Usually used by a parent or caregiver when speaking to a male child under the age of 5. Not very common, and not listed in most collections of slang terms for genitalia. Probably a variant of 'pee pee' or 'pee wee'.

Alternate spellings: Pee-worm, pee worm.

"Did you wash your peeworm?"

Peeworm by Rbd41 February 5, 2020

loopy 

A dizzy but not-quite-dizzy sensation brought on by a variety of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

I took my meds this morning, and I've been loopy every sense.

loopy by Rbd41 April 22, 2016

King James Bible 

English-language translation of the Christian Bible published in 1611 under the authority of the British Crown. Also known as the Authorized Version (i.e., authorized for use in the Anglican Church) or King James Version. Based on a small number of relatively late manuscripts, the translation is not as accurate as modern versions such as the NIV or NRSV.

The Scripture reading this morning will be taken from the King James Bible.

King James Bible by Rbd41 December 12, 2011

going steady 

To date someone exclusively and see them on a regular basis. Kids first start "going steady" in middle school.

Jenny and I are going steady.

going steady by Rbd41 March 8, 2011