THe Return of Light Joker's definitions

shanty Irish

poor or disreputable People of Irish decent (the term is used in the United states rather than Ireland)

I am finding myself feeling more weary of shanty Irish every time they come around my house.

by The Return of Light Joker March 8, 2011

pity party

expressing how sorry one feels for oneself in front of friends or family

Do you always have to have such a pity party when you make a mistake.

by The Return of Light Joker July 19, 2010

Oklahoma credit card

a tube used to siphon gasoline in order to steal it

An Oklahoma credit card was left attached to the tank, which not only left a link to the culprit, but created a hazard as well.

by The Return of Light Joker August 17, 2011

trump card

something used to gain an advantage, sometimes a dishonest one

His trump card is redirecting you from hot button issues.

by The Return of Light Joker July 21, 2010

If I had a dime for every time

the indicated event occurs very frequently

If I had a dime for every time I heard that cat growl, I could buy my own orchard.

by The Return of Light Joker January 20, 2008

alt-weekly

a weekly alternative newspaper

Most urban areas in the country have at least one alt-weekly.

by The Return of Light Joker May 9, 2012

in the cross-hairs

aimed at with a weapon

He was in the cross-hairs but was not afraid to fight back.

by The Return of Light Joker October 8, 2009