The Return of Light joker 's definitions

sniff out

to seek someone or something as if by scent

If they think they have sniffed out some secret, they need to take a closer look at the details. (example of sniff out)

by The Return of Light Joker June 14, 2010

nail Jell-O to a tree

to do something difficult or impossible, especially when there is no real point in doing so

To eat a spoon full of cinnamon by itself would amount to nailing Jell-O to a tree. (example of nail Jell-O to a tree)

by The Return of Light Joker August 25, 2011

DMZ

an area that is now peaceful but could become the sight of violence (from Demilitarized zone, the term form the area where a war was fought, used since the end of the Korean war. violence is often legally prohibited by an agreement in such frontiers or boundaries to promote peace and reduce the chance that the war could restart)

I was halfway through the DMZ when that weirdo showed up and asked for directions.

by The Return of Light Joker January 3, 2010

poser

someone who trys to act a particular way to be popular, feel good, etc, but ends up looking ignorant

You are obviously a poser.

by The Return of Light Joker December 6, 2007

eight ball

a chronically unfortunate or ineffective person

He's an eight ball when it comes to education.

by The Return Of Light Joker October 22, 2007

headache

an annoyance, trouble

This is the biggest headache for the company since the lawsuit for libel.

by The Return of Light Joker April 23, 2009

rubber duck

an inflatable boat (nautical slang)

There was a rubber duck but it did not look like it would be reliable in an emergency.

by The Return of Light Joker June 29, 2011