Formally trained keyboardist for the progressive metal bandDream Theater. He is also a Julliard alumnus, who has also played with the Dixie Dregs and Liquid Tension Experiment.
A full force woman who can be glamorous and down right evil as a matter of course in plainly stating facts or eliminating contrived obstacles but forth by interlopers and busybody petty players in a social setting of certain value and long term affectation.
A woman who has earned the right to discount attitude and interruption in order to complete her tasks as an authority in a particular assigned role or series of responsibilities.
Verb: To addsomething extraneous and unnecessary to a piece of music, typically a fragment of a well-known song or a 'circus' melody. Derived from Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess.
V. Rudessed
"I religiously keep track of what I'm writing so as to not Rudess it."
"As is typical, the instrumental section of "Endless Sacrifice" has been brutally Rudessed."
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.
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.