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Definitions by vaki5

eye-popping 

Something that is shocking or surprising to see.

The phrase comes from the idea that when people see things that are powerfully attractive or unusual, their eyes seem to pop out of their head.
1) You should see Magic Brian's eye-popping new juggling trick.

2) We made an eye-popping Web site for our new client.
eye-popping by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

go to seed 

To decline or fall apart; to become worn and shabby.

This phrase comes from gardening. After a plant has flowered, it falls apart, sending its seeds into the soil. As the plant dies, it 'goes to seed'.
Hicksville has gone to seed since the last time I was there.
go to seed by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

paper pusher 

An office worker; one who works in an office and deals with forms and reports all day; one whose work is dull and without meaning.

Office workers deal with a lot of paper -- forms, reports, letters, memos, etc. And some workers simply move all that paper from one place to another, pushing the paper from desktop to drawer and back again.
1) I'm not sure exactly what my brother does, but I know he's a paper pusher at some huge, faceless company.

2) Ted retired to Florida after putting in 30 years as a paper pusher at Greedie Corp.
paper pusher by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

go to pot 

To become worn or shabby; to fall apart.

This phrase comes from the idea that an animal that is no longer useful is eaten after being cooked in a pot.
Ted has really let himself go to pot since his college days.
go to pot by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

off your rocker 

Crazy, out of control, nuts.

In addition to being a kind of chair, a 'rocker' is a device that controls the movement of a piece of machinery. When a machine is off its rocker, it no longer works correctly.
1) You can't walk down the street in your underwear! Are you off your rocker?

2) I'm afraid Aunt Betty is really off her rocker these days.
off your rocker by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

significant other 

Partner in a relationship; mate or spouse; boyfriend or girlfriend; companion.
Josie is Keith's significant other.
significant other by VAKI5 May 14, 2005
A blunt reply to a statement that is obvious; sarcastic agreement--"oh really?"

Synonym: no shit
1) No duh Ivan is the strongest one on the team; he stays late to work out.

2) You're going to get in trouble if you steal your teacher's notes. No duh!
no duh by VAKI5 May 14, 2005