green thumb

(n.) An expression used to describe someone's affinity/skill at gardening or growing plants.

Jillian has quite a green thumb; look at her tomato patch!

by Smkngmgc June 22, 2004

domino effect

An expression meaning that if one thing/person/etc. is affected in some way, all those surrounding it will do the same.

1. If one infected person sneezes in an elevator, most of the people inside will eventually become sick.
2.If the Soviets invade one of its neighbors, many others will succumb to the same result soon enough.

by Smkngmgc September 17, 2004

attacking backwards

Nowadays, used to comically describe a retreat in online battle games.
However, in the past, many different forces such as the Mongol Horde, Napoleon's Grande Armee, Rommel's Afrikan Corps, Darius' Immortal Spada and so on...used this tactic to draw out enemy forces, discourage them from chase while escaping from enemy strength, divert attention away from other attacks moving forwards and/or to simply remaneuver around the battlefield.

Confederate cavalry under Colonel J.E.B. Stuart retreated to escape the clutches of Captain Carter's (Union)regiment and to allow berth for Stonewall Jackson's advance in the Battle of 1st Manassas.

by Smkngmgc June 16, 2004

plastique

1.(n.) A soft explosive putty that is used for combustive, pinpoint purposes. More resilient to extreme temperatures than regular explosives.
2.Expression for "plastic explosives".

C-4, a widely known plastique, is often used by Spec-Ops, Green Berets and Navy SEALs.

by Smkngmgc December 28, 2004

modus operandi

A Latin expression, it basically means a style or way of working. May also be meant as having a certain routine in some cases. "Method of operation."

Louis "Gravelface" Nelson collects funds from the neighboring businesses between 3 and 5.

by Smkngmgc June 16, 2004

stimpak

(n.)A medical kit or syringe used commonly in sci-fi movies and games to heal the user of wounds.

Sarge had to inject a stimpak to keep him from bleeding to death.

by Smkngmgc September 24, 2004

black acid

n. Combination of LSD and PCP. Not too pretty combination from an external view.

Keila took a hit of black acid and rested on the couch. She started freaking out the next hour, asking for milk and ripping out the cushions that were "talking to her".

by Smkngmgc June 21, 2004