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Travelling Shovel Of Death

Some say it thirsts for blood; others say it is an innocent implement forced to do the bidding of murderous fiends. A disturbingly recurrent murder weapon, the Travelling Shovel Of Death appears in multiple different mediums (Usually novels), wherin it is featured murdering an innocent victim.
Henry knew his street well, but he didn't like it. The parameters stretched; the shadows hid secrets; the wind, ever restless, tossed the cloaks of strangers who glared from street corners. But he was sure in his safety. He knew the number of steps to his doorway. He knew where to lift his feet a little higher to avoid tripping on sidewalk cracks hidden in the dark. He knew who to avoid - at least he thought he did, in his naiveté.

A cat was waiting on his doorstep, that night. Dark, soft fur, long legs and a thrumming purr, yellow eyes glinting with reflections of far-off streetlights.

It smiled, sharp, glistening teeth ever white against the shadow of its fur.

In 42 years, Henry had never once seen a cat smile. Perhaps a trick of the light, or an illusion, he thought. Or maybe not. He knelt, looking the cat in the eyes.

It smiled at him, wider.

Wider.

A shadow moved; soft leather brushed against carpet, and a coat loosened its folds. "You're drunk again," said the voice. "Do you know, Henry, how much I dislike drunks?"

The cat hadn't moved; Henry glanced to the side, and caught a glance of soft brown shoes.

"Mr Woon," he slurred. "Ian. Mate. I just..."

He stopped.

Mr Woon smiled at him; a slow, langorious smile, not unlike that of his cat.

Then slowly, deliberately, he rested the shovel's tip on Henry's neck.

"I dislike drunks very much, Henry," he whispered.

Then he put his foot on the travelling shovel of death, and pushed down.

Beat travelling

(1) The activity you are doing when you realize that somewhere (away) great music is played and you go there (the one who 'beat travelled' and has found the music will often dance with all his travel gear with him). (2) Looking for the (music) beat. (3) Travel around the country/the world to find the greatest music (beats).
Man 1: "Yo man, where ya lookin' for?"
Man 2: "I'm lookin' for the music. I'm beat travelling!"
Beat travelling by ThomDidymus December 18, 2011

travelling 'round the world like gypsies and pirates 

a) spontaneously doing things and trying to accomplish big projects without having though them through comme du monde

b) going on unplanned, retargerous (to most rational people), harebrained adventures
i don't want my kids travelling 'round the world like gypsies and pirates; i want them to grow up pragmatic and rational people.

Travelling fat

An erection that occurs whilst travelling, Most usually when you are on the school bus, and most likely just before it is time to get off. Chicks dig it.
Got a major Travelling fat on the school bus. Dayna saw it and tried to suck me off!!
Travelling fat by Mofgan February 5, 2008

fast travelling 

To switch fast from one position to another on a map in an MMO, by clicking on the desired position.
Since I dont have to run senseless thru the woods all the day, cause they added the fast travelling mode, I am totally down with "The Settlers".
fast travelling by Ljuk November 25, 2007

Astro Travelling

More specific than the definition of Astro Traveling. Astro Travelling is driving whilst high on mari. The term is used prolifically by Quasimoto and/or Madlib
Yo we flying through your
Neighbourhood at hyperspeed//
Astro Travelling off that hydro weed
Astro Travelling by DoubleKay January 20, 2009
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
briefcake by Ben Frey April 6, 2006
Word of the Day on November 3, 2026
Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
Word of the Day on November 2, 2026

countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
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