assault weapon

An amorphous term coined by those who support gun control. Applied to semi-automatic weapons that cosmetically resemble fully automatic firearms.

When gun manufacturers began making these so-called assault weapons without the things that made them look menacing, the gun grabbers cried that a "loophole" was found. Well, duh...they would be the last to see that the changes were cosmetic in nature.

by tradesman February 09, 2005

Hemi

One of wildest engines that was ever made. Refers to the shape of the combustion chamber.(hemispherical)

That Hemi Dodge can really wrinkle the pavement.

by tradesman April 03, 2003

streetwise

1. To be wise in the ways of the life in a large metropolitan area.

2. (Derogatory) (To be said of a stupid person) To know what street one lives on.

1. He's lived in Detroit all his life. He's very streetwise.

2. Matt's not completely stupid, at least he's streetwise.

by tradesman March 31, 2003

Lord Of The Rings

The existential fantasy story. A model for others to follow.

The Lord Of The Rings is classic storytelling.

by tradesman April 01, 2003

deadbeat dad

A male parent that won't pay child support. See: deadbeat mom.

by tradesman July 11, 2003

humble pie

To be forced to apologize or to admit a fault.

I caught Pierson in another lie, so he has to eat some humble pie.

by tradesman January 27, 2004

c

Denotes the speed of light.

"She can't take much more, Cap'n! We're at .8 c now!"

by tradesman April 01, 2003