hipster's definitions

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

off the cuff

spontaneous; done without any planning or rehearsing

the actors on the show "whose line is it anyway" are known for their ability to do comedy sketches off the cuff.

by hipster March 25, 2004

back pocket

having someone of importance at your disposal to help further your own agenda. usually involves kickbacks of some sort.

it's a well known fact that many corporations have politicians in their back pocket, thats why it seems like they're the ones really running things.

by hipster September 6, 2004

under the gun

describing someone who is under intense or extreme pressure.

I was under the gun to get that project done on time.

by hipster December 3, 2005

monkey suit

slang word for a tuxedo

damn, wearing that monkey suit was hell....it was like 110 in the shade....that's the last time I get married in July!

by Hipster June 8, 2007

the jury is still out

an expression implying that a conclusion about someone or something has yet to be reached.

hipster: "Is this dude for real? I mean, either he's psycho, or just plain stupid."

tipster: "I dunno man....think the jury's still out on that one."

by hipster November 16, 2003

primer

alcoholic beverages consumed at someone's house/residence before an evening of partying at a bar or nightclub, the premise being to save cash which you would otherwise have to spend at the establishment in order to get fully buzzed.

"let's pick up some primers before we go bar-hopping tonight."

by hipster November 24, 2005