bilham's definitions

Compatico

Compatible. Similar to "Simpatico," used in the same way.

The date went well. She and I were compatico.
That's great Tom. Mozeltov.

by Bilham January 24, 2011

Conspirabators

People who seem to be aroused by promoting conspiracy theories about controversial public events. They are often found on obscure internet forums, or in bars or parties, where they spew implausible scenaria explaining historical events. The data that they provide is usually cherry-picked or flawed, and they are adamant about the veracity of their cause. Examples include, 9/11, the JFK assassination, Obama birthers, vaccination autism warners, etc.

I saw a guy on a date, and all I heard from him was about how the World Trade Center was brought down by explosives. I couldn't tell if the girl was impressed. I almost went over to him to bitch-slap him. I wish I did. He was just one of those conspirabators.

by Bilham January 19, 2014

Z out

To tabulate and print out the transactions of the day's sales on a cash register.
Metaphorically: To sum up and conclude a transaction or relationship.

"It's quitting time. Did you Z out?"

"OK, if we're gonna Z out, let's talk about the $960 I paid on your Con Ed bill 2 years ago."

by Bilham April 24, 2012

Irie Go Bragh

What an Irish Rastafarian says on St. Patrick's Day.

"Hey Mon! Sláinte!"
"Ya Mon! Irie Go Bragh!"

by Bilham May 14, 2010

Forefounders

A garbled reference to the original creators of the United States, who favored independence from English rule and/or wrote the Constitution. It mixes "Fore-fathers" and "Founding fathers."

"This president is attacking religion, and is putting in place a secular agenda that our forefounders would not recognize." -Mitt Romney, February 8, 2012.

by Bilham May 22, 2012

Cyberstadt

The Internet, used in the sense that it confines us rather than liberates us. Different from Cyberspace, which implies freedom of virtual movement and expression.

As more of us become addicted to social networking sites and email, we find there is no peace in the Cyberstadt.

by Bilham March 14, 2011

Russian Charge

Military:
Charge forward against the enemy line, and at the first opportunity, drop and hide from the Russian snipers tasked with shooting deserters. Wait to be POWed and probably fed.

These young men had little training, and no appetite for war;

Commanders behind the trenches sent them into the maw of fire, from ahead and behind, a Russian Charge.

by Bilham March 13, 2022