harry flashman's definitions

goof

A mistake or to make a mistake.

Sorry, that was a goof...it was a real .357 magnum round, not a .38 blank, I goofed...you want a tourniquet for that?

by harry flashman July 21, 2003

laissez-faire

Fr. Either a term meaning a policy of non-interference in economics or meaning an indolent homosexual.

Pierre, an economic adviser to the finance minister was going to propose a laissez-faire approach to the recession but was such a laissez-faire that he never got around to it.

by harry flashman July 7, 2003

zot

Onomatopoeia for that sound when you have been touched by personal tragedy that is funny to everybody else.

"Zot!, Bubba...that looks like the repo-man towing away your Trans-Am with your coon dog in the back seat." Or, "Zot, that had to hurt, Leon...I ain't never seen a framing hammer turn a thumb purple that quick."

by harry flashman August 20, 2003

flambuoyant

To have the qualities of a showy, cheerful flamer pushing upwards, straining the bounds of propriety.

Eduardo, possessed of an effervescent and flambuoyant personality, was dissuaded by Coach Melvin from attended football try-outs and was redirected to the cheerleading squad.

by harry flashman August 19, 2003

weaves

1. Departs. 2. Flat, thin protuberances growing from twigs and branches.

1. The twain weaves at 2:12. 2.Wilbur was waking weaves wewentwesswe.

by harry flashman August 20, 2003

nilpferd

A hapless but likeable loser.

Lighten up on Smedley...he's a nilpferd.

by harry flashman July 13, 2003

hilario

What Hillary won't give Bill. It drove Bill to seek the comfort of Monica.

If Bill had been getting hilario real regular he could have gotten a third term.

by harry flashman July 4, 2003