An attempt to pass off incorrect usage or misspelling of a word or phrase as slang unique to one's own region. Most frequently used when the two people conversing do not live in close proximity to one another.
"You're a real donkie, you know that, Taylor?"
"Donkie? You mean, 'donkey'."
"No, I mean donkie. We say it all the time in Ontario, though I wouldn't expect you to know that."
"Mm. Well, Hannah is from Ontario and she's never used it before."
"Oh yeah? Hannah is from Toronto. We only use it in Scarborough."
Modern terrorism, which is less concerned with achieving a set goal though violent means (traditional terrorism), and is more concerned with simply killing innocent people and claiming it's for a cause.
To draw a conclusion based on evidence that seems unconnected , to uncover a conspiracy or signs of on going conspiratorial activity, which is later proven correct.
Have you ever noticed how those UFO sightings stopped right after 911? " I think you're just muldering this like you do everything related to 911
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
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.
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.
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 peecalculus.