william warney's definitions

Alligator

(1030's) term used by black jazzmen, particularly in New Orleans, referring to white jazz musicians, jive people or jitterbugs.

I prefer black jazzmen playing to any alligator when you know it won't do the trick.

by William Warney October 17, 2010

Back beat

in jazz, rhythmic accent of a secondary nature (1940's); one's heart movement.

I could almost listen to the back beat of her heart, soft but abrupt at the same time when I hugged her tight.

by William Warney April 30, 2011

Assed

(used to give emphasis) bad-assed, high-assed, tight-assed.

- I think it's time to put on a diet! Take a look! This T-shirt is freakin' tight-assed !!!

- Jogging everyday, and also eating a apple a day keeps the doctor away!

by William Warney December 14, 2010

Axle Grease

any stiff pomade for the hair

at Hair Force One...

- Haircut Sir?
- Do you have any stiff pomade for my kind of hair?
- no, but you will find some good machine shops around the corner where you can buy some axle grease for a good price.

by William Warney April 23, 2011

Air out:

To go for a walk

Air out:

- Let's air out a lil' bit and I tell you the whole story.

- Ok, let's go!

by William Warney October 23, 2009

back gate parlor

(1940's) death in prison

- Yo, you need to help us get outta here!!!

- Hey, listen! With all the atrocities you have committed throughout your life, the only way you will find to get outta this shitty place here, son, is the back gate parlor.

by William Warney May 17, 2011

Back-door man

A married woman's lover, who is, incidentally, a legendary figure in blues numbers.

- Let's drink one for the road!

- No, I am late!

- No worries, man! Back-door man will be out when you arrive at home anyway.

by William Warney June 2, 2014