octopod's definitions

titoi

"Fuck you" in Tahitian.

I asked him to lend me 10000 Polynesian francs. "Titoi, popa'a" said he.

by octopod October 7, 2004

perp walk

Practice of displaying an arrested person to the press and public while delivering the person to the courtroom, etc.

Giuliani arrested stockbrokers and took them on a "perp walk" when he could have arrange for them to surrender quietly.

by octopod November 19, 2003

contradiction

The opposite of argument. From a legendary Monty Python sketch.

That's not an argument, it's contradiction!
No it isn't!

by octopod November 9, 2003

dhimmi

1. Christians and Jews (and sometimes others) in traditional Islamic empires. They had a recognized but very subordinate legal status.

2. Zeropian politicians who kowtow to political Islam, as in Chiraqistan.

In France, the elite are all dhimmis.

by octopod April 29, 2004

armpiece

A person used as an impressive escort. Looks good, doesn't drool, but may have no other redeeming virtues.

I bought Suzie a nice dress and took her to the ball. She's dumb as a rock but a perfect armpiece.

by Octopod November 8, 2003

New York minute

Really fast, lickety-split; just ask me and I'll jump on it.

I can whip up some martinis in a New York minute.

by octopod December 6, 2003

Dewey Cheatham & Howe

A legendary law firm.

What's the difference between a lawyer and a chicken?

A chicken clucks defiance.

by octopod January 24, 2004