The Return of Light joker's definitions

If I had a dime for every time

the indicated event occurs very frequently

If I had a dime for every time I heard that cat growl, I could buy my own orchard.

by The Return of Light Joker January 20, 2008

trump card

something used to gain an advantage, sometimes a dishonest one

His trump card is redirecting you from hot button issues.

by The Return of Light Joker July 21, 2010

Oklahoma credit card

a tube used to siphon gasoline in order to steal it

An Oklahoma credit card was left attached to the tank, which not only left a link to the culprit, but created a hazard as well.

by The Return of Light Joker August 17, 2011

pity party

expressing how sorry one feels for oneself in front of friends or family

Do you always have to have such a pity party when you make a mistake.

by The Return of Light Joker July 19, 2010

(as) tough as nails

Very tough and durable

That mutt was (as) tough as nails when cornered.

by The Return of Light Joker October 30, 2010

Young Turk

a young person who rebels against authority or expectations, especially from within a legitimate group (from a early political faction in Turkey that is credited with establishing a constitutional Turkish goverment in the early 1900s)

He was treating his own adviser like a young Turk as a result of his misunderstanding.

by The Return of Light Joker October 28, 2010

'Nam

Vietnam (usually in the context of the Vietnam war)

The use of agent orange in 'Nam had unexpected consequences beside the Communist takeover in Cambodia.

by The Return of Light Joker November 7, 2010