jrw's definitions

hangdog

Verb. To slowly work one's way up a climb, bolt by bolt, resting repeatedly and spending significant time hanging on the rope rather than climbing from deck to anchors without a rest or fall.

He hangdogged all day on that route.

by jrw April 24, 2005

diamond joe

Cowboy useage: rum, heard in old cowboys songs from time to time.

order a diamond joe, joe.

by jrw February 25, 2005

screamer

Noun. In climbing, a free-fall (usually >50 feet) lasting long enough for you to empty your lungs and refill them for a second scream.

Did you hear about Scott's ride yesterday? He took a screamer on El Cap.

by jrw April 29, 2005

crank

Verb. To climb viciously hard. Often said of someone who climbs powerful routes at high volume.

Lisa Rands climbed six V7's today; she cranks!

by jrw June 11, 2006

libtard

N. Combination of liberal and retard
Used derogatorily by conservatives/Republicans for liberals/Democrats
Pl. Libtards

"Libterd", related and created using possibly this word as a foundation, or possibly from a different source as a combination of Liberal and Terd, without the prior knowledge of Libtard

Yea, Libtard, I guess you want free health-care too?!

by JRW January 24, 2005

grita

As holla became more and more prevelant in the urban (then overall youth) scene, "Grita" emerged in Hispanic youth communities.
Holla -> Grita

e.g. Holla, playa -> Grita}, 'mano

by JRW January 24, 2005

deck

Verb. To fall from a great height and hit the ground.

Scott was way above his last piece of pro when he fell and he totally decked.

by jrw April 24, 2005