Guidoville

A neighborhood where many Guidos live or are thought to live, such as the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn in New York City.

Shortly after the death of Yusuf Hawkins in Bensonhurst in 1989, columnist Pete Hamill wrote a highly controversial column in the New York Post entitled, "The Lesson of Howard Beach Was Lost on the Punks of Guidoville."

by Anthony Brancato April 20, 2003

Big Stagecoach

(usually preceded by "the") Fargo, North Dakota (due to its being the state's largest city).

It was during the peak popularity of Fargo-born singer Bobby Vee that a local disc jockey came up with the nickname "The Big Stagecoach."

by Anthony Brancato August 31, 2003

half-man

A drug dealer, esp. a small-time, street-level drug dealer.

"Sniff a few lines with your buddy Noriega/Then bust the half-man in the bodega" (Big Lou, "Justice Not Found")

by Anthony Brancato April 20, 2003

hershey highway

(often capitalized) A condition of increasing trouble or difficulty (usually preceded by "down the ...")

If the ecomony doesn't improve soon, George W. Bush's bid for a second term in the White House could go straight down the Hershey Highway despite the surprisingly easy victory over Iraq.

by Anthony Brancato April 21, 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

PDW

Possession of a dangerous (or deadly) weapon in violation of applicable laws.

After finding a gun on the seat of the car in plain sight, the officer slapped handcuffs on the suspect while telling him, "You're under arrest for felony PDW."

by Anthony Brancato April 20, 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