The Return of Light joker 's definitions

baby boomer

a person born durn during the increase in births after WWII

The baby boomers are aging and will soon be old, dramtically increasing the potential number of patients with dementia.

by The Return of Light Joker December 28, 2007

iron horse

a train, a locomotive

I took the iron horse to see my grandparents.

by The Return of Light joker January 12, 2009

Ride coattails

to increase one's reputation through connections to someone with a better reputation

He Rode his friend's coattails to get privileges otherwise reserved for Corporate executives. (example of Ride coattails)

by The Return of Light Joker May 16, 2009

'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

cheap date

a person who does not need very many drinks to become intoxicated.

If your a cheap date I'd hate to see your parents at a bar.

by The Return of Light Joker September 4, 2010

mum's the word

keep quiet about it (possibly from the sound one makes when trying to speak with closed lips, Attributed to William Shakespeare)

Remember, until further notice, mum's the word.

by The Return of Light Joker January 9, 2010

whodunit

a mystery story in the form play movie book, etc(from who done it)

Don't you have anything that isn't a whodunit.

by The Return of Light Joker December 26, 2007