figleaf23's definitions

grounded

1 (a). electrical conductivity directed into the earth
1 (b). to be emotionally stable

2 (a). to have your flying privileges suspended
2 (b). to be confined to your home as a punishment

1(a) The computer wasn't properly grounded, so the power surge fried it.

1(b) I like having lunch with my aunt -- she's so sensible and grounded.

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2(a) After he did a victory roll just 200 feet over the runway, the Red Baron was grounded for a month.

2(b) When she woke up her whole family by coming in puking-drunk at 4am, Lindsay was grounded for a month.

by Figleaf23 January 1, 2009

hellbent

all out; full steam; without let-up; very determined

Jimbo was hellbent on getting to La Guardia in time to meet Miranda before her plane left.

by Figleaf23 January 2, 2009

keystroker

someone who masturbates at their computer keyboard

Example for 'keystroker':

"Anyone leet is a keystroking fucktard."

by Figleaf23 January 1, 2009

habberdashery

men's clothing store

I needed a new tie, so I went to a habberdashery and spoke to the habberdasher. Meanwhile, my wife needed a new hat, so she went to the milinery.

by Figleaf23 June 2, 2007

koan

a parable combined with a riddle, most commonly associated with the teaching of Zen buddhism. A koan confronts the student with a seemingly impenetrable question which is only resolved when through acheiving a deeper understanding of the philosophical point being taught.

One of the most famous koans is "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"

by Figleaf23 December 9, 2008

3 dressed up as a 9

on a scale of one to ten, a woman who actually would rate a three presenting superficially as if she were a nine.

"Well you can say what you like
Be what you wanna be
You can suit yourself, baby
But you don't suit me

You're just a 3 dressed up as a 9,
you're only wasting my time."

-Trooper

by Figleaf23 January 1, 2009

Liquor? I don't even know her!

A tired old gag line to say whenever someone says the word 'liquor'.

Drinkin' Man 1: "Hey, let's go get some liquor!"
Drinkin' Man 2: "Liquor? I don't even know her!"

by Figleaf23 September 18, 2007