The return of Light Joker's definitions

rat race

an employment situation marked by tedious work and high stress

After going through the rat race for a decade and getting no respect from his co-workers, He felt It was time for a change of scenery.

by The Return of Light Joker September 5, 2010

nickle and dime

to drain in small increments

They tried to nickle and dime them after the accident but they tried to switch companies.

by The Return of Light Joker August 2, 2010

palooka

1. a poor or mediocre boxer

2. a large and stupid person, an oaf

That palooka couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

by The Return of Light Joker August 18, 2008

extra

1. a special edition of a news paper distributed upon the report of something unusual enough to merit it

2. someoene who is in a film as part of a large group/crowd or in the background

My mom once had a chance to be in a film as an extra.

by The Return of Light Joker June 14, 2008

popper

a capsule or pill of an alkyl nitrite(the use of this drug was most known among gay man and recreational drug users)

That popper is a potentially dangerous idea.

by The Return Of Light Joker August 14, 2008

nosedive

a sudden and large decrease

My confidence took a nosedive when I found I had been lied to.

by The Return of Light Joker October 12, 2008

red flag

1. a warning sign

2. subject to a warning

A funnel cloud is a red flag for the formation of a tornado.

by The Return of Light Joker October 15, 2009