speedog's definitions

Majestic 12

Noun: an alleged, but unsubstantiated, covert operation of the United States of America; with authorization to investigate the possibility of extraterrestrial alien intrusion onto American territory. Purportedly created by executive directive in 1947.

Although many documents have been circulated referencing "Operation Majestic 12", non have to date been officially verified as authentic.

by speedog June 20, 2010

To Protect and To Serve

Phrase: the motto of the Los Angeles Police Department.

'Displayed prominently on all LAPD vehicles is the phrase: To Protect and To Serve".

by speedog May 3, 2010

El Kabong

Name: alter-ego of American cartoon character 'Quick Draw McGraw', a masked avenger styled in the manner of 'Zorro' (q.v.), wielding a guitar with which he would subdue evildoers with the exclamation "Ka-Bong!". Created in 1959 by Hanna-Barbera Productions.

The people living near the hacienda were repeatedly harassed by a gang of bandits, until the arrival of the mysterious El Kabong.

by speedog June 14, 2010

nova

Noun (astrophysics terminology): the catastrophic self-destruction of a "main sequence" stellar body via a runaway nuclear fusion reaction caused by the accretion of hydrogen atoms over time, surpassing the star's ability to burn off the accreted hydrogen prior to the initiation of the reaction.

The Crab Nebula was originally thought to be the product of a nova explosion, but is now known to be the result of the supernova of star Taurus-A.

by speedog July 10, 2010

anger

Noun (usually military term): an officially recognized state of hostility or war between two or more belligerents; often expressed as the phrase "in anger", now commonly used to describe any state of conflict between opposing parties.

As of the current date, the United States remains the only nation ever to have used atomic weapons in anger, against the Japanese Empire in August 1945, in order to bring an end to Japanese resistance during World War II.

by speedog July 21, 2010

striper

Noun: nickname for a striped bass (Morone saxatilis), a game fish which frequents the Eastern shore regions of the United States and Canada.

Chuck almost lost the striper on his surf line, but nearby fishermen helped him land it.

by speedog June 13, 2010

cashier

Verb: to terminate a person from a position of employment; an action usually carried out by whatever person is in immediate authority.

Due to Karen's repeated tardiness over more than 60 days, her supervisor Beth had no alternative but to cashier her.

by speedog July 18, 2010