dagger_grrl's definitions

hiking partner

a close friend with whom one hikes or generally hangs out with outdoors.

a euphemistic term denoting a same sex (often male) friendship whose level of time and emotional commitment may raise eyebrows among the less open-minded / their jealous wives.

my hiking partner and i are planning on hiking the white mountains this summer.

i hear jeb's taking some flack from his wife over the amount of time spent with his 'hiking buddy'.

by dagger_grrl October 2, 2004

switch hitter

a bisexual or sexually flexible guy/gal. originally meant someone who bats with both hands equally well, or someone who plays for both teams.

sarina's a switch hitter, she goes both ways.

by dagger_grrl November 1, 2003

drag king

a woman who, generally for public entertainment, dons men's clothes and adopts a stereotypically masculine demeanor while on stage. as with drag queens, a drag king's performance can range from a silly, overdone parody to a more natural, subtle depiction of masculinity.

that drag king at the club was so convincing, i thought she was some man who'd wandered on stage.

by dagger_grrl February 20, 2004

long time companion

a sometimes euphemistic term used to describe one of two people of the same sex who are in a commited, longterm, co-habitational relationship, and who are often presumed to be lovers.

myrtle and her long time companion, susan, retired together on Cape Cod last year.

by dagger_grrl October 2, 2004

leucrotta

a mythical animal having the body of a stag, the head of a badger, and rows of long, bony teeth like a lion. likely originated from exaggerated tales of african hyenas.

leucrottas are nifty, nifty beasties.

by dagger_grrl March 17, 2004