Spirit-Chickadee's definitions

Smoked

Someone who has been smoked has either been taken advantage of and then discarded, or left to take the blame for something they weren’t actually responsible for.

I've been smoked! Now what am I supposed to do?

by Spirit-Chickadee December 7, 2010

Guillotine

To become or cause somebody to become painfully self-conscious, ill at ease, ashamed, or humiliated. Any situation which may result in such feelings. Or alternatively to make somebody or something appear untrustworthy or wrong.

I will not allow you to guillotine my reputation for your sadistic amusement!

by Spirit-Chickadee December 7, 2010

Shotgun Treatment

Used to describe someone who is extremely manipulative, controlling, and self-satisfied, unaware their actions or behavior will eventually result in their own misfortune or downfall.

After years of beating his wife and giving her the shotgun treatment, she finally left him

by Spirit-Chickadee December 5, 2010

Dimesworth

A very small, but usually reasonable, quantity of something. Used metaphorically it should not be compared to the actual worth of a dime.

Old Joe got by on a dimesworthy of tobacco per week. Of course, a dimesworth was nothing like the money he remembered as a lad.

by Spirit-Chickadee December 5, 2010

Dollop of Dread

Think ‘stage fright’. A dollop of dread is anything that makes you feel an acceptable, or sometimes expected, sensation of anxiety or tension, but usually not enough to persuade you away from whatever caused it.

I had a real dollop of dread before that last test we had to take, but I think I did alright.

by Spirit-Chickadee December 5, 2010

Bohama Banana

Someone who is either always travelling to tropical locations, has a strong taste for anything exotic, or possesses a happy carefree personality – similar to someone who is about to go on holiday.

Roy is a real Bohama Banana. He's always wearing Hawaiian shirts and dressed with a smile.

by Spirit-Chickadee December 5, 2010

A Nickel or a Dime

May refer to an item for sale that isn't worth selling, or to describe someone who is particularly tight-fisted when it comes to money.

Ha! I wouldn't give you a nickel or a dime for that lot!

by Spirit-Chickadee December 5, 2010