THe Return of Light Joker's definitions

rubber stamp

1. formal or routine approval

2. to approve in a routine manner with no careful consideration.

We can't just rubber stamp this material, it could become a big issue if worded poorly.

by The Return of Light Joker October 21, 2011

astroturfing

the act of creating a small organization and making it appear to represent something popular for the purpose of promoting a particular entity, cause, etc. (a play on grassroots in the sense of a popular movement originating among the common people, ultimately from AstroTurf, a brand of artificial grass)

The practice of astroturfing a widely used form of propaganda, as evidenced by the media coverage it receives.

by The Return of Light Joker January 17, 2009

bad hair day

a bad day in general (from the belief that the appearance of one's hair is connected to how well the day goes)

I think you must be having a bad hair day.

by The Return of Light Joker July 13, 2010

browbeat

to intimidate, to coerce

Don't browbeat them for their problems with classmates.

by The return of Light Joker May 27, 2010

acid reflex

slang for acid reflux disease

I thought I had acid reflex but it was just because I thought about my condition too much.

by The Return of Light Joker January 8, 2009

no no

something forbidden, something against the rules(from an essentially juvenile euphemism)

Beards are a no no in the military of many countries.

by The Return of Light Joker February 16, 2008

wrong way to run a railroad

not the best way of doing something

To exclude someone based on rumors or urban legends is the wrong way to run a railroad.

by The Return of Light Joker July 1, 2011