by VAKI5 August 18, 2003
Crazy, out of control, nuts.
In addition to being a kind of chair, a 'rocker' is a device that controls the movement of a piece of machinery. When a machine is off its rocker, it no longer works correctly.
In addition to being a kind of chair, a 'rocker' is a device that controls the movement of a piece of machinery. When a machine is off its rocker, it no longer works correctly.
1) You can't walk down the street in your underwear! Are you off your rocker?
2) I'm afraid Aunt Betty is really off her rocker these days.
2) I'm afraid Aunt Betty is really off her rocker these days.
by VAKI5 May 14, 2005
In a bad situation, in a losing position.
The phrase comes from pool (or billiards). When the cue (white) ball is behind the eight (black) ball, a player usually has no shot.
The phrase comes from pool (or billiards). When the cue (white) ball is behind the eight (black) ball, a player usually has no shot.
I'm really behind the eight ball at work. I have too much work to do but we can't afford to hire anyone to help out.
by VAKI5 May 14, 2005
an exciting game, a cliff-hanger
by VAKI5 May 09, 2005