The return of Light Joker's definitions

off the grid

Not using utilities such as water or electricity

He was so distrusting he lived off the grid.

by The Return of Light Joker March 15, 2010

Cover story

1. a plausible account used to excuse the presence of a spy

2. any alibi

That was probably just cover story they tried to give me.

by The Return of Light Joker March 16, 2010

country cousin

a distant but related person or thing (from a term for a unsophisticated relative who lives in and/or is accustomed to a rural area)

The errant belief that many people go insane during the full moon may be a country cousin of the werewolf myth.

by The Return of Light Joker March 17, 2010

jock-itch

an severe itch of the male genital area contributed to by a particular fungal infection (from the fact that the area is often covered by an support garment or jock strap

His jock-itch was getting out of hand.

by The Return of Light Joker March 18, 2010

sketchy

1. not certain, lacking in detail

2. suspicious, of questionable morals, such as someone who might be doing something illegal

The info they gave me was a bit sketchy.

by The Return of Light Joker March 20, 2010

hand over fist

energetically and rapidly

He completed his assignments hand over fist.

by The Return of Light Joker March 23, 2010

fizz

a carbonated drink, especially soda or champagne

This fizz is stale.

by The Return of Light Joker March 24, 2010