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(Ma-ch lez) proper n.

A brand of boutique guitar amplifier, utilizing hand-wired class A* circuitry, and low output power, Matchless’ have become popular for recording because of their ability to distort at low volumes. Matchless amps are powered by EL34 or EL84 power amp tubes, the former being used most popularly by Marshall, the latter by Vox and Gibson.

* = As opposed to the more popular Class A/B, used by Fender and others, which delivers more power per tube.

Used by Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Lenny Kravitz, Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Rusty Anderson (Paul McCartney), David Rhodes (Peter Gabriel), John Jorgenson (Elton John), and many more.
Matchless is the epitome of boutique amplifiers.
Matchless by Contraceptive SpongeBob November 29, 2005
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Shit fire and save the matches 

An expression of surprise or shock that is an extension of the phrase 'Shit fire' Used primarily by people in the southern and mid western U.S.
"She's going to what? Well if she shaves her head, I'll shit fire and save the matches."
"Shit fire and save the matches! There's no way you really won at the casino."

shit fire and save matches 

An exclamation, as in "Well, I'll be," or "You don't say," or "Isn't that something?" Something my uncle says all the time.
Person #1: Hey, did you know that J.J. got thrown in the can?
Person #2: Well shit fire and save matches, no I did not.

The Matches 

An awesome, amazingly talented punk rock band, with a gorgeous lead singer, 'nuff said...
Girl #1) I love The Matches CD!!!

Girl #2) I know! Their album "E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals, is THE BEST" !!!
The Matches by Chain_Me_Free December 7, 2004

The Matches 

Awsome punk band from oakland with matt on drums, justin on bass, jon on guitar and the incredibly hot shawn harris on vocals and guitar. Re-released their first album on Epitaph records back in 2004 and have been touring for what seems forever haha... CHECK EM OUT
Person1: Are you goin to the Chain Me Away Tour?

Person2: The Matches and Plain White T's... OF COURSE! Its gunna be awsome

carpet matches the drapes 

One's genital hair matches the color of the hair on one's head.
Even though she looks like she dyes her hair, the carpet matches the drapes on her.
From the Latin "rugelius" which means to possess no mat.

Also a type of human sheep.
I am Matless. He is Matless. She is Matless. She is doing Matless. Matless is over there. Matless can I suck you?
Matless by Alex July 25, 2004
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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