osmosis

acquiring knowledge without actually seeking it

It was through osmosis that I learned about this blatantly undesirable video game.

by The Return of Light Joker April 24, 2011

fast lane

a wealthy and stylish pace and quality of life that emphasizes quick and precise response to competition

Life in the fast lane is believed to limit room for healthy eating.

by The Return of Light Joker June 03, 2009

straw boss

a worker who serves as a supervisor of other workers

If you don't want to be a straw boss than get a different job.

by The Return of Light Joker February 19, 2009

moon cabbage

marijuana

The controversy about the legal status of moon cabbage in The U.S. has grown, despite the fact that other issues have gotten worse.

by The Return of Light Joker July 12, 2010

ticker

the heart (not used in the emotional sense)

Don't let your ticker beat so fast.

by The Return of Light Joker April 09, 2009

get a word in edgewise

To manage to say something during a conversation (usually in the negative)

They were too distracted to let me get a word in edgewise.

by The Return of Light Joker July 06, 2010

fancy pants

1. an overly dressed up person

2. an over-sophisticated person or thing

With his Fedora and his high end wines, he's your basic fancy pants and then some.

by The Return of Light Joker May 11, 2010