Definitions by dan the man
hummel
Originally the Hummel was a temporary solution made by the Nazis during World War II to make the 15 cm howitzer gun (type of big artillary) mobile. This design proved so successful that it remained into service until the end of the war. The Hummel made its first appearance at the battle of Kursk.
hummel by Dan the Man July 18, 2008
maus
One of the biggest tanks ever built. Only two prototypes of the superheavy tank were ever produced in 1944 by the crumbling Nazi Regime. They never saw combat however. Their huge weight and their monstruous fuel guzzling would have made it impossible to be of any help to the already doomed Third Reich.
In German "Maus" means "mouse".
In German "Maus" means "mouse".
Only one Maus tank still survives to this day. It can be seen today in the Museum of Armored Forces in Kubinka (near Moscow) in Russia.
maus by Dan the Man July 18, 2008
c.r.a.s.h
CRASH (Acronym for Community Resources Aganist Street Hoodlums)is an anti-gang unit within the Los Angeles Police Department started in the early 90s. News reports have revealed a widespread pattern of unjustified arrests, beatings, drug dealing, witness intimidation, illegal shootings, planting of evidence, frame-ups and perjury commited by the CRASH unit.
c.r.a.s.h by dan the man October 10, 2005
It's your dime
Phrase. Definition dependent on context.
Typically means,
"You're paying for the telephone call, so":
1. "I'll listen to what you say,"
2. "say what you want," or
3. "place the call if you think it's necessary."
The phrase is a relic from a period when telephone calls placed from a coin-operated pay phone cost $.10 (a US dime).
Typically means,
"You're paying for the telephone call, so":
1. "I'll listen to what you say,"
2. "say what you want," or
3. "place the call if you think it's necessary."
The phrase is a relic from a period when telephone calls placed from a coin-operated pay phone cost $.10 (a US dime).
1. "You're calling me on my home phone at night, but, hey, it's your dime, so speak."
2. "Dude -- you should call the radio station and tell the DJ about your spring break story. They won't cut you off -- it's your dime."
3. "If you need to tell your folks about the accident...Well, it's your dime."
2. "Dude -- you should call the radio station and tell the DJ about your spring break story. They won't cut you off -- it's your dime."
3. "If you need to tell your folks about the accident...Well, it's your dime."
It's your dime by Dan the Man May 13, 2005
It's your dime
Phrase. Definition dependent on context.
Typically means,
"You're paying for the telephone call, so":
1. "I'll listen to what you say,"
2. "say what you want," or
3. "place the call if you think it's necessary."
The phrase is a relic from a period when telephone calls placed from a coin-operated pay phone cost $.10 (a US dime).
Typically means,
"You're paying for the telephone call, so":
1. "I'll listen to what you say,"
2. "say what you want," or
3. "place the call if you think it's necessary."
The phrase is a relic from a period when telephone calls placed from a coin-operated pay phone cost $.10 (a US dime).
1. "You're calling me on my home phone at night, but, hey, it's your dime, so speak."
2. "Dude -- you should call the radio station and tell the DJ about your spring break story. They won't cut you off -- it's your dime."
3. "If you need to tell your folks about the accident...Well, it's your dime."
2. "Dude -- you should call the radio station and tell the DJ about your spring break story. They won't cut you off -- it's your dime."
3. "If you need to tell your folks about the accident...Well, it's your dime."
It's your dime by Dan the Man May 13, 2005