The Return of Light joker's definitions

chutzpah

boldness, especially of an arrogant sort (From Hebrew and/or Yiddish)

That artist had some major chutzpah to come up with a design like that.

by The Return of Light Joker November 3, 2010

just around the corner

imminent, likely

Apparently the storm is just around the corner.

by The Return of Light Joker July 22, 2010

oily

having to do with a person who is sly, ingratiating, unctuous, etc.

The way in which they see history, makes them seem all the more oily.

by The Return of Light Joker August 17, 2010

pull teeth

to do something in the most difficult way

He just has to pull teeth to complete his work.

by The Return of Light Joker May 5, 2009

od

an overdose of drugs, especially illegal ones

He almost had a life threatening od.

by The Return of Light Joker July 12, 2009

110%

an exertion beyond what is normally possible

In order to show I was serious about making things right, I gave 110% to earn recognition for my understanding of language.

by The Return of Light Joker October 3, 2011

Chicago typewriter

a thompson submachine gun (from the similarity of the sound of it's firing to that of a typewriter)

The robber was armed with a Chicago typewriter and wore a green suit.

by The Return of Light Joker October 17, 2007