3 definitions by Todd W. Zimmerman

ray

An intense stare meant to intimidate or correct its target. (Originated within Benny Goodman's orchestra; the name was given to the stare that Goodman gave to his musicians.)

If you weren't playing the chart the way Goodman wanted you to play it, he'd give you the ray. It was very unsettling.

by Todd W. Zimmerman February 2, 2007

war-hell ride

A bad experience; a chain of negative events. (Coined by the late singer Wesley Willis.)

Nothing went right in the office today. The day was one big war-hell ride.

by Todd W. Zimmerman May 19, 2007

soup

Nitroglycerin. (Mostly used in movies from the 1930's and 1940's.)

Be careful with that soup. We just want to blow up the safe.

by Todd W. Zimmerman May 15, 2007