Stephanie M.'s definitions

realpolitik

Political policy and ideaology motivated by practicality, not ethics or morality. In realpolitik, the goal is securing or improving one's own interests, not doing the 'right thing' or helping other people.

Example in action: nearly all American foreign policy, particularly under the George W. Bush regime.

by Stephanie M. March 9, 2004

Smarties

Small candy wafers that have a sweet, almost fruity taste. They come in many different pastel colors, and are sold in cellophane-wrapped stacks. Manufactured by CE DE Candy company, and available in the US and Canada.

Contrary to popular belief, eating Smarties does not make you smart.

by Stephanie M. December 29, 2003

Chief

1. Friend, pal, buddy, homey.....
someone you're cool with.

Hey Chief! What's up?

See ya later Cheif.

by STEPHANIE M. May 13, 2005

word whore

A person, either male or female, who is inordinately fond of words, grammar, and linguistics.

She is such a word whore, she's read the Oxford Dictionary cover to cover.

by Stephanie M. October 23, 2003

sugar high

The high one gets after consuming large amounts of sugar. Also called a "sugar rush." Sugar highs cause twitchiness, spasms, and hyper excitability. Sugar highs do not last very long, and leave a person feeling drained afterwards.

I spent the week after Halloween in a continual sugar high.

by Stephanie M. October 26, 2003

fwoosh

To move or pass at high speed. Can be used for a physical object ("She fwooshed past me on her bike.") or a concept ("The point of the lecture fwooshed right past me.") Often used as a sound effect for passing at high speed. Related to whoosh.

I tried to catch the bee, but it went "Fwoosh!" right past my head and out the window.

by Stephanie M. October 25, 2003

bastie

Shortened form of bastard, meaning "a mean, disagreeable, or otherwise unpleasant person or animal, especially a rival or enemy." Plural form is "basties."

Those Hildebear basties in Phantasy Star Online are a pain to kill when you're only at level 1.

by Stephanie M. October 23, 2003