The New Musicologist's definitions

Random Austrian Holiday

Any of the many holidays (often related to Catholic feast days) celebrated in Austria. Since these tend to occur frequently and without warning, they are designated as random. Particularly important because all stores are closed on such days. Abbreviation: RAH.

Thanks for reminding me about the Random Austrian Holiday. I almost forgot to get groceries before!

by The New Musicologist August 14, 2009

Cloudy

Computer files that are backed up online, or in the cloud. If a file is cloudy, then there is no need to worry about losing the copy on the computer.

My computer crashed while I was working on my term paper for my history class. At first, I was worried. Then I remembered that I had uploaded a copy to Dropbox, so the paper was cloudy.

by The New Musicologist July 20, 2011

Chalklet

The super tiny pieces of chalk that are created as a piece of chalk gets used up. These chalklets are too small to actually use, but tend to accumulate in classrooms with chalk boards until they are the only traces of chalk that remain.

I wanted to write an example on the board, but that was impossible. There was no chalk to be found, only chalklets.

by The New Musicologist October 15, 2010

staybbatical

A sabbatical during which time the individual taking the sabbatical does not anywhere, but stays at home instead. Also code for unemployed.

Frank: Where are you working these days?
Harriet: I'm on an extended staybbatical. Mostly I am using this time to catch up on important legal decisions on 'The People's Court.'

by The New Musicologist August 22, 2011

dicknut

Defines a person who is acting in a manner beyond that of a dick, but not quite at the level of full-out cussing. Especially convenient for bad driving maneuvers.

'Hey, dicknut, thanks for cutting me off!'

by The New Musicologist January 27, 2008

Carmine

Anyone who follows your car too closely. From the classic line from the 1978 classic Animal House: 'You can take your thumb out of my ass any time, Carmine' (Mrs. Dean Wormer).

'Give me a bit of room there, Carmine! What if I have to suddenly stop?'

by The New Musicologist March 31, 2009

Bills' Overtime

A situation that will be painful, tense, and heart-wrenching, only to end in agony. Refers to the Buffalo Bills' overtime record in 2010, which at the time of this definition was 0-3.

'We've got them now,' said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to his fellow Steelers on the sideline when the game was tied at the end of regulation in Orchard Park, NY. 'It's a Bills' overtime. That is a guaranteed win for us.'

Although I left the house late, I was still hoping to make the movie. Unfortunately, the traffic jam created a Bills' overtime.

by The New Musicologist December 1, 2010