Smkngmgc's definitions

smoking gun

(n.)It means the endpoint or last source of hard, solid evidence involved in a case or investigation.

This security tape, analyzed by our experts, show that you, Jacob Fry, did indeed rob and murder two victims at the 1st National Bank at Harford and Main.

by Smkngmgc June 13, 2004

time travel

(v.)To proceed in a theoretically linear path towards and backwards to or between the beginning and end of time. Although an enchanting fantasy for many, there are lots of errors and preventions that are part of time travel. I, for instance, believe it may be possible but too dangerous to do. If we do only have a single universal timeline, time travel would have resounding effects and we would only become meaningless "events" in any change caused to it. Bah, enough sci-talk, the point is: it's the action of moving thru time.

I constructed a time portal in which upon entering today, I time travelled to last Monday and saw myself eating a slice o' pizza. (Unfortunately, I was trapped in a catch-22; how can I escape back to my time without upsetting it?)

by Smkngmgc June 13, 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

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

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

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

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