technopeasant

someone who's lack of knowledge about or of ability to use technology puts them at a disadvantage

The employees of the construction company initally came off as technopeasants. (example of technopeasant)

by The Return of Light Joker November 22, 2011

whitewash

1. to win decisively, especially before the other side can achieve a single goal

2. to make something undesirable, damaging seem legitimate or acceptable, usually by falsification or concealment

They Just whitewashed the election.

by The Return of Light Joker September 30, 2009

panhandle

to beg on the streets (a back-formation of panhandler)

I ain't go gonna panhandle away my life. I have potential.

by The Return of Light Joker September 30, 2008

cold snap

a brief period of very cold weather

The one cold snap we had before winter came at an inconvenient time.

by The Return of Light Joker October 17, 2009

fall between the cracks

to be ignored, overlooked, or forgotten.

It looks like the real issues are about to fall between the cracks.

by The Return of Light Joker June 16, 2010

gargle-factory

a bar or tavern

The gargle-factory near the shopping mall is an eyesore. The quality of the alcohol they serve does not make up for that.

by The Return of Light Joker May 05, 2011

quid pro quo

something exchanged for something equal

The told me it was to be a quid pro quo, but they never gave me the info they said I would receive.

by The Return of Light Joker October 21, 2010