The Return of Light joker 's definitions

red herring

Something used to divert attention form the real matter, issue or object(a dead red herring was often used to confuse or test the scent of a hunting dog)

That kid was just a red herring to prevent his friends from being caught in the act.

by The Return of Light Joker January 5, 2008

kook

an eccentric person

His uncle was downright kook. (example of kook)

by The Return of Light Joker August 9, 2010

light-fingered

inclined to steal, larcenous

I would not trust him. He's kind of light-fingered.

by The Return of Light Joker January 15, 2008

junkyard dog

1. a particularly vicious and dangerous dog, especially one chained up as a result of it's attacks

2. a particularly vicious and dangerous person

(dogs of such a temperament are frequently used to guard junkyards in movies)

If I have to deal with that junkyard dog again I will give it's owner a piece of my mind.

by The Return of Light Joker July 25, 2009

fierce

very bad, extremely bad

It was quite fierce to go through that process.

by The Return of Light Joker January 16, 2009

Kick the tires

to make a quick, superficial inspection of something

Just before I stated to kick the tires a loud scream was uttered by someone in the building.

by The Return of Light Joker April 19, 2009

water rat

a ruffian who who can be seen around the waterfront

If you hang around with that water rat too much and you'll wind up in jail with him.

by The Return of Light Joker September 1, 2011