by Brandon Gardner August 17, 2003
A swagger stick is a short stick or riding crop usually carried by a uniformed person as a symbol of authority. A swagger stick is shorter than a staff or cane, and is usually made from rattan.
While stressing the need for uniforms to be simple and rugged, with no need for gimmicks and gadgets, General Pate commented:
There is one item of equipment about which I have a definite opinion. It is the swagger stick. It shall remain an optional item of interference. If you feel the need of it, carry it…
However, his successor, David M. Shoup, quickly discouraged their use:
..."the swagger stick symbolized elitist affectation, and it reminded him of some unpleasant experiences he had had in China.” He had seen British officers toss money at Chinese men and then strike them with their swagger sticks as they picked up the coins off the ground. Few Marines carried the swagger stick after that.2
There is one item of equipment about which I have a definite opinion. It is the swagger stick. It shall remain an optional item of interference. If you feel the need of it, carry it…
However, his successor, David M. Shoup, quickly discouraged their use:
..."the swagger stick symbolized elitist affectation, and it reminded him of some unpleasant experiences he had had in China.” He had seen British officers toss money at Chinese men and then strike them with their swagger sticks as they picked up the coins off the ground. Few Marines carried the swagger stick after that.2
by Vbriel February 22, 2012
Player 1: Did you bring your tennis stick?
Player 2: Nah, all I need is my racquet.
Player 1: Idiot.
Player 2: Nah, all I need is my racquet.
Player 1: Idiot.
by Bourkey July 06, 2008
by Singletrack November 04, 2013
a stick like object (golf club, hammer, bed post, cane, crutches, etc...) that is used to destroy objects or people.
Can only be used by ruffians
Can only be used by ruffians
Dotz: Tongue smashed the toilet with a ruffian stick!
Frank: Did you tongue?
Tongue: If i don't remember it didn't happen
Frank: Did you tongue?
Tongue: If i don't remember it didn't happen
by Dotz January 30, 2005
by bendytendy August 21, 2011
Noun. (Australia) A stick book is a soft core pornographic magazine, such as "Picture". The term is commonly used in the mining industry.
Shiftboss: "Right oh boys, the bean counters are coming down the hole for a look around today, so make sure all the stick books etc. are out of sight".
by Rancho_relaxo March 06, 2014