harry flashman's definitions

bereft

A penalty for tardiness in Japan.

Kimiko warned Joshiro to be at the train station at 9:03 or bereft behind.

by harry flashman July 27, 2003

no balls

The ultimate dare from which a man cannot back down without incurring more loss of dignity than following through with the actual stupidity of doing the dare and suffering its consequences.

Bubba replied. "Whadaya mean 'no balls', I ain't skeert to piss on no electric fence."

by harry flashman July 28, 2003

aphid

Small insects that can infest ornamental plant leaves, and their excretions can blacken the leaves and interfere with photosynthesis and degrade the health of the plant.

Those friggin' aphids were sucking the vital essence from my Hollicae Burfordii so I Malathioned the bejesus out of the little buggers.

by harry flashman July 14, 2003

klandestine

Hidden, secretive, undercover.

Grand klugle Karl was wearing sheets as he was an undercover, klandestine operative...and besides, it wouldn't be good for his fried chicken franchise if he was recognized.

by harry flashman August 17, 2003

limp dick

Slang name for erectile dysfunction. (See definition for dick splint for cure)

Until Congress passes a Medicare supplement for prescriptions like viagra I'm going to have to rely on popsicle sticks and duct tape...mighty tough to find willing partners though.

by harry flashman July 19, 2003

boffum

What a greedy redneck says when given a choice to have a pack of cigarettes or a six-pack of beer.

Gimme boffum.

by harry flashman July 15, 2003

tu

An acronym for Tits Up, meaning inoperative, broken or non-functional. Pronounced Tango Uniform.

Wallops Island Control this is Charlie Golf, be advised my alpha gadget is tango uniform, over.

by harry flashman July 20, 2003