Wayfarer's definitions

strawberry

n. A skateboarding term for a large red welt, or asphalt burn.

c.f. ollie, grind, biff

by wayfarer April 27, 2005

hamburger

n. skateboarding term for a bruise

c.f. strawberry, ollie, grind, biff

by wayfarer April 27, 2005

stick

n. a stick-up man, i.e. a professional thief, particularly an armed robber

"Is you a stick or ain't you a stick?"

by wayfarer April 27, 2005

Black and white

n. A police car, from a time when most police cars were painted black and white

"We got pulled over by a black and white."

by wayfarer April 27, 2005

Corleone

n. New Jersey slang for a common type of cap with a flat, soft top and a short brim popularized by Kangol Co., Samuel L. Jackson, and, of course, the Godfather films.

"He has a Corleone to match all his shirts."

by wayfarer April 27, 2005

California roll

v. To fail to make a complete stop at a red light or stop sign, especially when turning. Also known as a California stop.

"She got ticketed for a California roll."

by wayfarer April 27, 2005

Fishtail

n. An illegal car manuever where the driver of a 4WD vehicle causes the rear tires to swing back and forth leaving fish tail-shaped tracks, often to create a dust cloud for anyone who might be following.

c.f. romping, womping, drag race

by wayfarer April 27, 2005