coell's definitions

dog's bullocks

Brittish slang for cool or hip, as pointed out in the comedy of Eddie Izzard.

The queen's new dress is the dog's bullocks.

by Coell September 22, 2005

fair play

Brittish slang for correct or okay. Phrase taken from sports, where an action (play) is judged whether or not it qualifies or is within the rules.

"You must be pissed, mate."
"I've had a few, fair play."

by Coell April 18, 2006

sixth sense

This movie's ending was shocking to so many viewers it became the prime example for people who prefer to not spoil the ending of a movie or book by knowing how it ends. Most people refer to this movie in terms of whether they knew the ending or not.

"Harry Potter 6 is the next Sixth Sense."

"La la la la ... I don't want to know the ending! My bitch-ass brother always Sixth-Senses me and I've been avoiding him until Sunday."

"Dude, don't pull a Sixth Sense on me -- I don't want any spoilers."

by Coell September 6, 2005

the suits

Slightly negative reference for the executives or management of a company, because they are paid better and dress more formally than the employees.

"I work twice as hard as the suits and get paid half as much."

by Coell July 20, 2005

business casual friday

In formal business environments, employees are allowed to wear business casual clothes instead of suits on this last day of the work week. Sometimes given a theme, it is intended to alleviate stress and bolster employee morale.

In smaller companies where business casual is worn every day, this day should be called just "Casual Friday" when lower-quality clothes are allowed.

When in doubt, it is better to overdress than to wear clothes too casual, so as not to be reprimanded by the suits.

formal > business formal > business casual > casual

Business casual: Sweater, collar without a necktie, polo, vendor swag, blouse, black/brown/navy/gray trousers, pressed khakis.

Casual: Dockers, denim jeans, shorts, t-shirts, linen.

by Coell July 20, 2005

no sweat

A task that is easy or simple -- usually said in response to being asked to perform it, to mean you will do it and it won't be difficult for you.

- Will you carry those boxes out to the garage?
- No sweat, boss.

by Coell December 22, 2005

rags

In poker, cards that have little chance of winning.

Rags on the flop, so I went all-in on my pocket nines.

by Coell May 14, 2005