Definitions by The return of light Joker

'fraidy cat 

a timid person, especially a boy

His uncle was no 'fraidy cat when faced with the need to fend off muggers.

'fraidy cat by The Return of Light Joker April 17, 2011

uberveillance 

constant, continuous, and widespread electronic monitoring of people via embedded devices (from the German suffix uber- and surveillance)

Concerns about uberveillance eventually becoming routine are growing.

uberveillance by The Return of Light Joker April 15, 2011

klepto 

a person who steals compulsively, a kleptomaniac

That kid is a damn klepto.

klepto by The Return of Light Joker April 14, 2011

7th ave 

the garment and fashion industry (the seventh avenue of NYC is the traditional center of the fashion industry)

Is 7th ave just out to promote it's own interests right now? Or are they considering their customer base.

7th ave by The Return of Light Joker April 13, 2011

vigorish

1. a charge made on bets by a casino or similar

establishment

2. interest on a loan, especially applied to loans made by

usurers or loan sharks

(from Yiddish, from Russian, Vyigrish "profits")

They nickle and dimed him to death with vigorish.

vigorish by The Return of Light Joker April 13, 2011

23 skiddoo 

to leave quickly, especially before a situation deteriorates (archaic, origin unknown, popularized during 1920s)

He felt it was the best moment to 23 skiddoo.

23 skiddoo by The Return of Light Joker April 12, 2011

small talk 

idle, relaxed conversation

This is no time for small talk. We have get the ingredients quickly.

small talk by The Return of Light Joker April 10, 2011