gnostic3's definitions

robustity

n. Having a certain vigorous strength. A word often applied by under-educated Aussie surgeons to robust tissue that will heal well despite poor suturing technique.

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Admirable robustity in those diaphragmatic crura Shiela. Reckon we can close the hiatus up tighter than a platypus’ egg hole.

Too right Doc. Then we can get on with all those Redo’s Procedures on the emergency list.

by gnostic3 March 13, 2024

ear witness

n. Person who heard something important related to a crime.

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Why you all dressed up?

Got to go down the courthouse. I heard seven gunshots outside the liquor store last week so now I'm an ear witness.

They know you can't count, right?

by gnostic3 October 27, 2014

drifter

n. Continent that wanders on the tectonic lava beneath earth’s surface.

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Drifters have been responsible for most of the world’s upheavals.

I hear that. Someone should do something.

by gnostic3 October 13, 2019

japaknees

n. Inflammatory joint condition caused by far too much hiking in the Japanese mountains or walking between shrines.

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I'd love to come to the rugby match Yestin but I'm having trouble with my japaknees.

by gnostic3 October 11, 2019

lying nine

v. Having an obscene advantage. Originally a Canadian ice-curling term but now a popular Aussie expression.

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Move your bishop up a few squares mate! You’ll be lying nine and guzzling a frozen festive in two shakes of a wallaby’s snake.

by gnostic3 December 20, 2021

blinky

n. Very brief nap. Shorter than a nappy.

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What a tedious briefing on the Mideast or whatever. I need a blinky before the State of the Union address.

A nappy would be more useful.

by gnostic3 January 12, 2022

influenzer

n. Infectious person who, often in an uncaring fashion, modifies the needs, wants, behaviours, and lifespans of others.

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I see you had to close your bar again.

Yeah, we had a drunk self-centered influenzer come in. Again.

by gnostic3 August 4, 2020