Smkngmgc's definitions

proof

(noun) The strength/concentration of an alcoholic beverage. You can calculate proof by multiplying the "alcohol by volume" content by two.

A tequila of 160 proof would be 80 percent alcohol per volume which is pretty deadly. A lager of ten proof which might have only five percent of alcohol per volume; safe to gulp. You're getting it now!

by Smkngmgc December 30, 2004

tour de force

A grand endeavor or trial of much difficulty.
(French expression, not directly translated/cultural saying.)

Getting a 3-pointer from downtown is a tour de force. Or, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is quite a tour de force.

by Smkngmgc June 15, 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 15, 2004

Untouchables

Referred to as the group of federal agents, the leader being Elliot Ness who fought Al Capone's organization without being bribed or falling ultimately to corruption as well as shutting down a million-dollars worth enterprise of bootlegging. Ness' book was called "The Untouchables" as well as some movies and television shows made during the 20th century.

A hacker team in Seattle used to be called "The Untouchables" due to their successful anonymity from the police and spring of untraceable electronic crimes.

by Smkngmgc June 14, 2004

witching hour

(n.) A time deep into the evening. Usu. midnight.

(1)Markus was out drinking into the witching hour last night. (2)They say the Dark Horseman only comes during witching hours.

by Smkngmgc July 19, 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 20, 2004

yeoman

(n.)A medieval term used to describe a naval officer in the English fleet. An important underling on one's ship who assists the captain and his first mate.
It's also the title of the British Queen's bodyguards.

A. Engineering Yeoman Richard Lancombe served on the Lucille, making repairs and maintaining the ship.
B. Doormen at Buckingham Palace are also called yeoman.

by Smkngmgc June 16, 2004