elliott's definitions

late pass

(n.)
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etymology: derived from the phrase "get a late pass" (v., latepass)
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a metaphorical object one takes or gives to signify that whatever was thought to be new and interesting is, in fact, old and already widely circulated

Between my recent "revelation" that tomatoes are actually fruits and my "invention" of the term "goofle," I am receiving far too many late passes recently, and I may very well be suspended.

by Elliott September 10, 2005

goofle

(n.) or (v.)

etymology: a portmanteau of google and goof

1. a text string mistakenly submitted to a search engine with typos or otherwise misspelled words

2. the act of mistakenly submitting a text string to a search engine with typos or otherwise misspelled words

One of Google's main objectives in implementing its suggested spellings function was to correct goofles, thereby making use of the internet significantly easier for poor spellers and middle school students worldwide.

Raj goofled with surprisingly unpleasant results when, during his annual powerpoint and internet-based presentation to the board of directors of 3M, he Google image searched for "pos tit notes."

by Elliott September 6, 2005

after-school special

a period of unemployment, often in the form of funemployment, directly following one's graduation from college

The weeks, months, and eventually years following his graduation binge drinking and loft parties. Nobody was sure quite how this after-school special would end.

by Elliott September 21, 2006

01134

reads "hello" when typed into most older style digital calculators, display turned upside-down.

brian typed 0ll34 into his calculator, turned it upside-down, and showed it to me. he was 1337 before 1337 existed.

by elliott December 30, 2004

get a late pass

(phrase)
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etymology: derived from the same phrase used by teachers in lower schools whereupon a child has tardily entered his classroom ( n., late pass, v., latepass)
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directed toward a person who has presented something (often a piece of information or writing, news article or website) as new and interesting, when it is, in fact, related to something old and already widely circulated

Although others were impressed when Katie showed off the all your base-themed thatched-reed basket she had made in her underwater basket weaving class, Reu could only reply, "Katie, get a late pass!"

by Elliott September 10, 2005

loose lips shrink dicks

1. an expression implying that knowing to much about an activity, situation or person tends to discourage one from involving himself with it, often related to sexual encounters

see also zipless fuck

2. a truism

3. a parody of loose lips sink ships

After Elliott told Devin that Kittyboot's friend from Philly had roast beef curtains, Devin replied, "Buddy, thanks for warning me... loose lips shrink dicks."

by Elliott July 18, 2005

after school special

a period of unemployment, often in the form of funemployment, directly following one's graduation from college

The weeks, months, and eventually years following his graduation were filled with binge drinking and loft parties. Nobody was sure quite how this after school special would end.

by Elliott October 4, 2006