The return of Light Joker's definitions

jet set

a group of wealthy people who travel from place to place regularly

Here come the jet set. Pretend you don't notice.

by The Return of Light Joker November 25, 2009

back pedal

to change a previously stated position on a subject

He was trying to back pedal on censorship by most people were unconvinced.

by The Return of Light Joker September 22, 2011

oil

flattery of an insincere or unscrupulous sort

I did not believe her oil for a minute.

by The Return of Light Joker December 12, 2010

hold the purse strings

to be in control of finances, to be responsible for spending money

They say they are ready to hold the purse strings but they have not shown that they can handle them any better than the current people.

by The Return of Light Joker June 13, 2011

jugular

1. slang for the jugular vein

2. very rough and ruthless

Don't let him get you in the jugular.

by The Return of Light Joker April 15, 2008

kill

1. to finish consuming something

2. to spoil or ruin

3. to succeed

4. to make an audience break out in laughter

5. to turn off a device

Don't kill the chocolate without my permission.

by The Return of Light Joker January 19, 2008

jalopy

an old worn out car

That jalopy ain't worth selling because nobodyelse would be caught dead with it.

by The Return of Light Joker January 10, 2010