anthony brancato's definitions

Cocytus

The river of lamentation, one of the five rivers of Hades in classical mythology; later adapted by Dante as the ninth and lowest circle of Hell.

At the center of the eighth circle is a deep well, at the bottom of which is found the ninth circle, known as Cocytus.

by Anthony Brancato April 19, 2003

Art Deco

The predominant style of architecture, interior design etc. in North America and most of Europe during the 1930s.

The streamlined, geometric design motifs of Art Deco (from 1925) prevailed throughout the 1930s.

by Anthony Brancato April 19, 2003

Tottenville

The southernmost neighborhood or district of New York City's borough of Staten Island, distinctive for its geographical isolation, low crime rate, and lack of racial and ethnic diversity.

The Conference House, once the site of abortive peace negotiations during the American Revolution, is the principal landmark of Staten Island's Tottenville section.

by Anthony Brancato April 19, 2003

LIPNOP

Life In Prison, NO Parole; a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, as for murder.

There is a growing movement in many states to replace the death penalty with LIPNOP, which stands for "life in prison, no parole."

by Anthony Brancato April 19, 2003

Guido

An adolescent or young-adult American male of Italian ancestry or descent; esp. one of lower-middle-class socioeconomic background or status and thought of as being dim-witted, excessively aggressive, and prejudiced against perceived outsiders, particularly homosexuals and members of other races.

The Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn is widely regarded by the rest of New York City as a "Guido" stronghold.

by Anthony Brancato April 19, 2003

dole

Unemployment insurance; or, less commonly, any form of public assistance.

Since the company he worked for went out of business and he did not quit or get fired, he was eligible to go on the dole.

by Anthony Brancato April 19, 2003

tank

To deliberately lose a sporting event or contest, esp. with the intention of gaining some future advantage (such as a higher selection in an upcoming draft, etc.)

The NBA lottery was implemented in the 1980s so that non-contending teams would have less incentive to "tank" games at the end of the season in order to secure the top pick in the following summer's draft.

by Anthony Brancato April 19, 2003