The Return of Light Joker's definitions

muzak

1. bland pre-recorded background music heard in elevators and other public places

2. any uninteresting music

I hate that muzak in the office.

by The Return of Light Joker March 25, 2009

sideswipe

a critical observation, especially an oblique one (from a term for a glancing blow with the side of something)

He took a sideswipe at his critics when they accused him of violating their rights.

by The Return of Light Joker August 8, 2009

Zit

a minor skin legion. a pimple

Don't keep popping those zits. You'll get an infection. (example of zit)

by The Return of Light Joker August 30, 2009

small fortune

a significant amount of money, especially more than expected

Don't pay a small fortune for dietary supplements that fail to deliver.

by The Return of Light Joker September 3, 2009

9-5

1. the typical job

2. the hours of a typical job

He works at your basic 9-5.

by The Return of Light Joker January 9, 2008

mommy track

when a woman leaves the work force to take time to raise her children.

She was on the mommy track because she did not want to leave her baby with someone while she worked.

by The Return of Light Joker March 11, 2009

rabbit ears

1. the external antenna on old television sets

2. very acute hearing

Those rabbit ears are a bit worn.

by The Return of Light Joker June 11, 2008