swiftboating

The process of smearing a military veteran's service record for political purposes. Named after the Swiftboat Veterans for Truth, who discredited John Kerry's war record during the 2004 U.S. presidential election.

He was a popular candidate, until the swiftboating started.

by SmileyScout January 21, 2006

body english

In sports, the movements or signs (usually unconscious) that indicate what a player is about to do.

The pitcher's arms tensed, his shoulders rose, and his weight shifted to his right foot. His body english was signaling a fastball.

by SmileyScout June 10, 2008

Yo ho ho

A phrase normally attributed to pirates. It first appeared in the song The Derelict, which was written in 1901 for a musical based on Treasure Island.

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!

by SmileyScout July 12, 2006