Definitions by raganathan

Playing out

As a musician, performing for a public/paying audience, such as at a bar, concert hall or event. Out refers to 'out in the world' beyond private performances like jams, rehearsals or playing for family and friends. Playing a 'gig.'

I'm in a new band. Rehearsals are going well and I think we're ready to start playing out.

Playing out by raganathan May 2, 2022

mfhd 

Abbreviation. Marc Format for Holdings Data. A section of data describing books in an online library catalog. Pronounced 'muffhead' by embarrassingly oblivious librarians not sly to the connotation of the word muff. Referred to as the 'holdings record' by more discrete members of the profession.

Librarian 1: "Put it in the muffhead (mfhd)"

Librarian 2: *cringes*

mfhd by raganathan May 26, 2008