hipster's definitions

on the fly

describing something done in a casual or informal manner; also, something said or done quickly or in passing.

"I just processed that order on the fly without making any notes."

"I don't remember mentioning anything about the party to Jenn's sister, must have said it on the fly."

by hipster July 26, 2005

go figure

a remark made to something said that is typical or falls under Murphy's Law.

"The ONE day I call in sick at work, and the fucking boss, who happens to leave work early... sees me at the strip joint...go figure!!!"

by hipster August 30, 2004

pan out

to have any venture or attempt at something result in success

after I revamped my resume, my job hunt finally panned out, and I got that 60K position at IBM!

by hipster August 27, 2004

you snooze, you lose

an expression which states that anyone will miss out on a great opportunity if they don't remain aware or open to communication.

"I tried to call you about those concert tickets, but there was no answer...guess you were still crashed out.... so I took Marsha instead.
We had an awesome time, both at the show AND afterwards! :)"

"oh well, you snooze you lose I guess."

by hipster February 5, 2005

down pat

at the point of having something memorized or perfected.

I practiced that guitar riff for days till I got it down pat.

by hipster November 21, 2004

crunch time

a deadline/the last minute

"It's gettin pretty close to crunch time,better finish that report soon."

by hipster November 10, 2003

winched

to be dragged into a situation, most of the time unwittingly, that you otherwise wouldn't necessarily want to be a part of

-from "winch", a device installed on the front of a watercraft trailer, consisting of a reel of cable turned by a motor, with a hook at the end of the cable, to pull in a boat or other marine vehicle from out of the water.

"Todd and his gf won't be able to join the rest of us at the cottage for the long weekend, somehow they got winched into helping his sister move.....suckers!!"

by hipster April 29, 2007