The Return of Light joker's definitions

red flag

1. a warning sign

2. subject to a warning

A funnel cloud is a red flag for the formation of a tornado.

by The Return of Light Joker October 15, 2009

fightin' words

words that are designed to or are capable of provoking violence

It's one thing to argue, but these ar fightin' words

by The Return of Light Joker October 19, 2007

punch

power, force, strength

This sauce needs more punch.

by The Return of Light Joker May 30, 2009

more fun than a barrel of monkeys

a very good time(from the the name of a toy consisting of a plastic barrel filled with flat plastic monkeys that can be hung by each others curved arms)

That dance was more fun than a barrel of monkeys

by The Return of Light Joker December 17, 2007

beauty sleep

Sleep necessary for good health, concentration etc.

Not now, I need my beauty sleep.

by The Return of Light Joker July 23, 2009

card

1. an amusing or eccentric person

2. something used to achieve a purpose

3. to require someone to show an ID for purchase, participation, etc

This tag was his card in court.

by The Return of Light Joker December 1, 2009

think-piece

a newspaper article that consists of analysis, opinions, ideas or discussions, rather than basic news and facts

It seems these people are more focused on the most recently released think-piece than on information.

by The Return of Light Joker January 22, 2011