The Return of Light joker 's definitions

oily

having to do with a person who is sly, ingratiating, unctuous, etc.

The way in which they see history, makes them seem all the more oily.

by The Return of Light Joker August 17, 2010

110%

an exertion beyond what is normally possible

In order to show I was serious about making things right, I gave 110% to earn recognition for my understanding of language.

by The Return of Light Joker October 3, 2011

Chicago typewriter

a thompson submachine gun (from the similarity of the sound of it's firing to that of a typewriter)

The robber was armed with a Chicago typewriter and wore a green suit.

by The Return of Light Joker October 17, 2007

pull teeth

to do something in the most difficult way

He just has to pull teeth to complete his work.

by The Return of Light Joker May 5, 2009

temp

1. temporary

2. a temporary employment agency

3. a temporary employee

4. a temporary employer

I don't want to go to a temp agency. I Want a job I like.

by The Return Of Light Joker April 18, 2008

link rot

the process by which a web link becomes broken or irrelevant as time goes on

The site was plagued with link rot.

by The Return of Light Joker April 24, 2009

in the pipeline

being prepared, processed, or worked on

How come the medicine is still in the pipeline? What will I do if my condition gets worse?

by The Return of Light joker October 15, 2010