Sir Carlton's definitions

Fish eyed fool

1972-1977 CBS. Catch phrase used by Aunt Esther directed at Fred Sanford in response to his insults, frequently referencing all that ugly on her face. She will exclaim, "Why ya ole fish eyed fool!". Whilst the fish eyed meaning may be obscure, though has been used in the 60's or earlier, it may be speculated that Esther was telling Fred why he don't look in the mirror.

Why ya ole fish eyed fool!

by Sir Carlton August 7, 2021

green warrant

TDO or temporary detention order. Green warrant was used in parts of the US of A for when a person, perhaps because of a psychiatric disturbance, posed a threat to oneself or others and it is an order for involuntary admission to a psychiatric institution, or as some might say, a hoo hoo hotel.

That guy needs to be green warranted. He belongs in the hoo hoo hotel.

by Sir Carlton January 15, 2024

a time or two

Loosely means once or twice. Also expressed as a time or 3, a time or 4. It means that something done happened at least once but could have happened a few, but not many times. Its kind of similar to saying a couple, with couple literally being 2 but it may be 3 or 4, but not many

I've done done that a time or two

by Sir Carlton September 3, 2021

Joyces

Plural of joist is joists. Due to the similarity with the mostly girls' given name, some people dumb it down, by humour or perhaps ignorance, and say joyce/joyces.

What size steel joyces I need for my floors and ceilings? I'm using steel and masonry to build my house?

by Sir Carlton June 7, 2023

220

A, second to none. In the US, 220 is thought of as high power, so something being called 220 means high test, quality, etc.
B, a 240 volt mains circuit. Early on in house wiring, 110 and 220 were often used. The US upgraded to a 120/240 standard, though still commonly referred to as 110 and 240 respectively. In Europe many times even recently the standard was 220 with many countries adopting a new 230 standard, so may be colloquially referred to as 220

Cool! That thing is 220!
I gotta run 220 for my EV cjarging socket

by Sir Carlton June 8, 2021

Ugly

Rude, mean, exhibiting poor manners. This definition is old school. It was often used by older folks correcting children who are, well, being ugly. This definition hasn't anything to do with one's physical appearance. However it can be used more generally, like talking about a person who cussed you out, talking ugly to you. Another example is when you have to tell something the ugly truth, like saying " I don't mean to be ugly but..."
Then there's of the definition of not being considered aesthetically appealing, repulsive
Redd Foxx came up with all kinds of jokes on Sanford and Son, his character Fred Sanford firing off incessant remarks about Esther, being ugly. It has become a staple, especially in African American humour in TV and movies, for example Madea's brother Joe talking about a battery acid chemical peal to scrub all that ugly off her face.

Don't hit your sister, brother, etc. That's ugly.
I don't mean to be ugly, but you shouldn't be ugly towards people like that
God don't like ugly (in the sense of not treating others right)
Redd Foxx: Vengeance is mine, and ugly is yours.

by Sir Carlton September 2, 2022

Dog nutter

A person highly obsessed with dogs, a dangerous, disgusting monster. There are dog nutters who take them in public without a leash, in defiance of health and safety laws and are prejudiced against people who don't like dogs. A dog nutter victim blames those who are mauled for no reason. They also may find cuteness in dogs shitting. They have no respect for others because it's the dog before the human. Dog nutters can be some of the worst Karens out there.

Hey dog nutter. You can't bring the dog in here where people tryna eat.

by Sir Carlton March 3, 2024