coell's definitions

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

social

Among college drinkers, if a person at a party announces a "Social!", it is a command that everyone within earshot take a large drink of alcohol in unison, to consume the drinks quickly and get the crowd as drunk as possible. Seasoned partiers will yell "Social!" in return to help announce and time the act.

"I just turned 20 and I have a big test on Monday -- we are gonna get so fucking fucked up tonight. Social!"
(Crowd screams "Social!" and goes quiet as dozens of people chug their beverages.)

by Coell September 23, 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 17, 2006

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

hug

(v) To make a candle melt evenly by pushing the warm outer wax toward the center with your thumb or palm.

Multiple-wick candles will last much longer if you let them burn long enough for the whole top to melt and then hug them every time you blow them out.

by Coell May 15, 2005

maritals

Sexual relations between husband and wife. Used in mockery of conservatives who think sex should only happen in marriage.

"Can I come over tonight or are you and Lee having maritals?"

by Coell September 6, 2005

muck

(v) In poker, to return your cards to the dealer without showing the other players. Differs from fold because folded cards cannot be shown during play (forced muck). Muck implies choice.

He mucked his cards so I couldn't see if he was bluffing or chasing.

by Coell May 14, 2005