old flame

a former lover, a former spouse

Her old flame was fond of Chardonnay.

by The Return of Light Joker August 13, 2009

nosedive

a sudden and large decrease

My confidence took a nosedive when I found I had been lied to.

by The Return of Light Joker August 19, 2008

malt-worm

a tippler, a drunkard (from the malt in beer)

The malt-worm at the street corner was trying to solicit a handout to ride the bus home but was arrested by the police on charges of public drunkenness.

by The Return of Light Joker August 13, 2010

Shampoo

champagne (either an altering or, a comparison of the bubbles to the foam produced by shampoo)

I almost forgot the shampoo.

by The Return of Light Joker April 23, 2010

retail therapy

shopping with the purpose of boosting one's mood

I don't get a mood boost from shopping, so retail therapy isn't even an option.

by The Return of Light Joker July 18, 2010

grease monkey

a mechanic who works with and repairs automobiles.

If you don't get to a grease monkey soon, you'll be up a creek without a paddle.

by The Return of Light Joker January 30, 2011

lift

1. a surge of exhilaration

2. a ride

3. to steal

4. to plagarize

Unfortunately he gets a lift when he when he lifts form the office.

by The Return of Light Joker February 22, 2012