ignor's definitions

sticky widget

(stik-EE widge-ET, likely American)

Contradiction or intellectual impasse. A corruption of the phrase sticky wicket, describing a tricky situation in the game of cricket. The substitution of widget for wicket suggests a substitution of a more familiar word given most Americans' ignorance of the game.

see also sticking point, widget.

Dick: "I wonder which holds greater cosmic import -- the ontology of giraffes or Polynesian linguistics."

Jane: "What a sticky widget. Let's go get some Burger King."

by ignor July 18, 2005

cosmic import

(n.) The exaggerated value of an item or concept, especially from the perspective of others encountering a person's inflated ego. Many use the phrase derisively, belittling the concept and originator at once.

Frank's theory of mayonnaise elasticity, though labored over for years, resulted in no great cosmic import. Rather, he ended up in an est commune.

by ignor July 18, 2005

sticking point

(n.) A crucial situation, contradiction, or contention, with importance conveyed by context and tone. Synonyms include sticky wicket, sticky widget.

Lulu's sticking point was not which nail polish to use on her Lee press-on fingernails. Sparkly polish always did the trick. Rather -- which would be better for the toes? Puke green?

by ignor July 18, 2005

chitlin

Not pork fat, but the large intestine of a hog. Signature variety meat of soul food and Southern cuisine in general. Cleaned, cut, and then fried or boiled.
Known for a distinctive aroma.

Some love chitlins while others can't stand the smell.

by ignor November 6, 2003

liturgy queen

Homosexual man (in most cases) who has an inordinate facination with religious ritual, music, or visual art. Frequently prefers gaudy or overtly dramatic modes of religious expression.

This just cannot be! The vestments aren't matching! and polyester! horrors ...

by ignor November 6, 2003

mindfuck

Any event, musical piece, artwork, or writing that is profoundly disturbing or possibly psychotic.

Last night I went to see Tori Amos. She's a total mindfuck live!

by ignor August 25, 2003

maxed out

To use to the limit; to fully exploit. Usually means to quickly spend a credit card up to the limit.

see also maxxed out

Bambi maxed out a credit card in one day while on a shopping spree at Neiman Marcus.

by ignor October 1, 2003