The Return of Light Joker's definitions

house-cleaning

a reorganization of a business, government entity, or organization, especially with presumed intention of dismissing dishonest or incompetent officials/employees

They talk about a house-cleaning, yet they barely took any action.

by The Return of Light Joker October 7, 2010

voluntourism

the visiting of another place to help with humanitarian aid and/or disaster relief efforts

This voluntourism urge is getting out of hand. The people don't need anymore heroes. they have enough help.

by The Return of Light Joker April 7, 2011

bargaining chip

something meant to be used in negotiations

It was a poor excuse for a bargaining chip but not many were available.

by The Return of Light Joker May 28, 2012

yellow-card

to punish someone for a stupid action

He accused them of trying to yellow-card him.

by The Return of Light Joker April 22, 2009

hand bra

when a nude woman poses for a photograph while covering her nipples and/or breasts with her hands

The tried to get a shot with a hand bra but she could not hold still.

by The Return of Light Joker April 30, 2010

crazy quilt

a confused or jumbled array of things, practices, etc (from another term for a patchwork bed quilt)

The crazy quilt that came from the efforts of the uninformed employees motivated dad to get the position of manager so he could shape a coherent and effective policy of which applicants got hired.

by The Return of Light Joker January 9, 2010

net

the internet, the world wide web

The net would not be the same without search engines.

by The Return of Light Joker January 19, 2008