The Return of Light joker's definitions

shakedown

1. extortion, especially through blackmail

2. a thorough search or frisk

The drug gang tried to use a shakedown on the people who promised to crack down on their activities.

by The Return of Light Joker November 16, 2011

mossback

a very conservative or reactionary person, especially one with old fashioned beliefs or values

I don't need to listen to an old mossback to know that things are messed up.

by The Return of Light Joker October 24, 2011

stick in the mud

a stuffy, old fashioned person

Your uncle is such a stick in the mud.

by The Return of Light Joker August 18, 2011

lightning

cheap, raw whiskey, unprocessed whiskey

Don't drink that lightning, it tastes awful.

by The Return of Light Joker November 23, 2007

play with fire

to do something dangerous

You really like to play with fire, don't you. Stay away from that Oxy if you care for your well being.

by The Return of Light Joker August 23, 2010

up to par

average, of standard quality

Many modern plastics are not up to par in the way of durability.

by The Return of Light Joker August 27, 2009

pill-pusher

a physician, a doctor

The rumor was that a local pill-pusher was impaired on duty.

by The Return of Light Joker September 9, 2010