Wayfarer 's definitions

Wrong side of the tracks

n. the poor, seedy, low-rent part of a town or city, especially characterized by crime, drugs, minority/immigrant populations, and poverty.

c.f. dog town, projects, ghetto, hood rat, reservoir dog

by wayfarer May 5, 2005

Irish Bath

Noun: (orig. Massachusetts, USA) the wearing of an excessive amount of cologne by a man (regardless of ethnicity), especially when this is done instead of showering. This is alternatively known as a Puerto Rican Bath in other parts of the country.

Sean was late for work, so he just took an irish bath on his way out the door.

by wayfarer March 30, 2006

Romping

v. In the South West U.S., racing 4WD vehicles over rough, rocky terrain. Also called dune racing, or in California, womping

c.f. drag racing, street racing

by wayfarer April 27, 2005

Poughkeepsie

n. (Pa-kip-see) New Jersey slang for a location inconveniently far away; from the city in Upstate New York.

"That's way d'hell out in Poughkeepsie."

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

Mo po

n. Mounted police force, such as in NYC, Providence, RI, etc. Var. spelling: mo' po'

c.f. Po po, Po' po', Pro po

by wayfarer April 27, 2005

Reservoir dog

n. a poor, scraggly kid from the wrong side of the tracks, who lives by his wits (or petty theft) but has big dreams.

c.f. hood rat, projects, dog town

by wayfarer May 5, 2005