Definitions by Smkngmgc

west coast 

n. Slang for Ritalin, the counter-hyperactivity drug.

Give me some west coast, I need to pass this driving test down at the DMV on the OBC.

west coast by Smkngmgc June 20, 2004

whiz bang 

1. Japanese mortar shell renowned for a whizzing sound before reaching you.
2. A mixture of heroin and cocaine, provides a one-two punch effect on the user.

1. "Do you hear that, Sargeant? Sounds like a fruit fly...SCRAMBLE!"
2. There's some bozo down the campus selling whiz bangs. Only a matter of time 'till someone turns him in.

whiz bang by Smkngmgc June 20, 2004

NOX

1. Usage of nitrous oxide while under influence of ecstacy {or vice versa}.
2. Relatively short-lived computer RPG set in the premise of a regular guy in our time getting zapped into a medieval realm to combat a great evil.

1. Last time we saw Joe, he was NOXin' with a can of Reddy-whip. Sad thing is, we haven't seen him since we left his place.
2. I'll be darned if anyone plays NOX these days. The Diablo-esque RPG genre is dying, I'm afraid.

NOX 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.

yeoman by Smkngmgc June 16, 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.

modus operandi by Smkngmgc June 15, 2004

cautiously optimistic 

A euphemistic (yet silly) way of saying "worried". Most often said by those on national news networks.

Joe Boorman was cautiously optimistic on whether his wallet would be found.

cautiously optimistic 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.

tour de force by Smkngmgc June 15, 2004