octopod's definitions

shvug

A Yiddish term of derision for a stupid nigger. Related, possibly, to shvartzer.

When they arrested the shvug, the trap was still clamped on his hand. They had to take him to the hospital.

by octopod May 4, 2009

buttboy

1. Catamite, an adolescent homosexual "mistress."
2. A sycophant, yes man, or brown nose.

A certain singer's butt boy ratted him out to the cops.

by octopod November 23, 2003

graybar motel

See graybar hotel.

Hotel, schmotel, the Waldorf Astoria it ain't.

by Octopod November 6, 2003

call someone who gives a shit

Don't bother me with your petty bullshit. I don't give a wrinkled rat's ass. Politer version is call someone who cares.

I think I might get fired tomorrow.
Here's a quarter. Go call someone who gives a shit.

by octopod November 22, 2003

ageism

Another PC term for sentiments and practices that don't fit someone's abstract model of perfection. In this case, refers negatively to any distinction made on the basis of age. See racism, sexism, lookism, etc.

Daddy, I wanna drive!
But you're only three!
Ageist bastard!
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The senile old fool ran over a dog and a hydrant. Shouldn't they take away his license?
That's pure ageism, you bigoted fuckhead!

by octopod November 30, 2003

call someone who cares

Politer version of call someone who gives a shit.

Your homework is late again, Douggie.
Call someone who cares.

by octopod November 22, 2003

a mile wide and an inch deep

Impressive at first but with experience, found to be stupid or unimaginative

"That John Kerry seems to have gravitas."
"He's a mile wide and an inch deep."

by octopod April 10, 2004