115 definitions by Rod Brock

From the Chinese. To grovel, or pay obeisance to.

Perennial plant native to southern Europe, bearing fragrant yellow and orange flowers. The name is derived from the fact that the plant, when naturalized to a region, is often found growing out of the nooks and crannies in an old wall, or a cliff. The natural tendency for this plant to separate itself from the other denizens of a formal garden, and grow in isolated locations, doubtless led to the use of the term "wallflower" to describe an anti-social, or shy individual, who lingers in the background, against the wall, as it were, at social occasions.

A mental institution. The term was inspired by the sad state of the mental health "industry" in the United states.

Driving excessively fast in an automobile. Extreme speeding.

A very curly hair, resembling a spring.

In a generic sense, used to describe something that is curious, or bizarre. In a more specific sense, the term is used to describe an individual with unusual sexual tastes, particularly a female. First known usage was in Woody Allen's "Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex, but Were Afraid to Ask," (1972), where Allen, playing the part of an Italian newlywed, confides to a close friend about his wife's inability to become aroused anywhere but in public places: "...my wife is weird city..."

Older slang, used in cold weather to place emphasis on how extremely cold it is outdoors.