holloway's definitions

horiztigo

A play on vertigo except that someone experiences problems such as dizziness, spinning movements, nausea and vomiting all while being horizontal. This is typically due to drunkenness or some other influence.

I suffer horiztigo and I keep falling over.

by holloway January 25, 2009

!eureka

irc talk for when the problems overwhelm you and you can't think of a solution

I haven't made any dinner for my in-laws and they're arriving in 5 minutes. I have a can of beans and some washing powder.
!Eureka!

by holloway June 30, 2007

astroturf

Creating the impression of public support by paying people in the public to pretend to be supportive.

The false support can take the form of letters to the editor, postings on message boards in response to criticism, and writing to politicians in support of the cause.

Astroturfing is the opposite of "grassroots", genuine public support of an issue.

Mike, admit you just got caught astroturfing. You're just pimping your own blog.

Microsoft didn't have grassroots support, so they created astroturf support.

by holloway August 17, 2004

Self Pollution

An archaic medical term for Masturbation that was used in the 1800s, 1700s, and probably earlier.

There are various names given to the unnatural and degrading vice of producing venereal excitement by the hand and Self Pollution is but one.

by holloway May 9, 2011

Pill Pedler

New Zealand slang for a pharmacist.

You're a good pill pedler

by holloway July 7, 2010

Mushroom Hubs

Named "mushroom hubs" for the way they mysteriously seem to sprout under desks near people's feet. No one can explain how or why it got there, but serious things start breaking if you touch it.

Herbert always has the gadgets, he's even set up his own mushroom hubs

by holloway November 16, 2007

thabto

Two Heads Are Better Than One

Gee Ghostwriter, I don't know who THABTO is -- sure is a mystery!

by holloway April 1, 2008