This phrase is used to mockingly imply that someone aspires to be a member of the prestigious Delic family. The Delics are renowned for their wealth, class, and widespread admiration. However, using this expression as an insult suggests that the person being addressed falls short of the Delics' status and is seen as inferior.
Person A: "Hey dude, look at this newwatch I just bought!"
Person B: "Ha. You wish you were a Delic."
A phemonimal way to say 'I LOVE YOU.'
As demonstrated by Westley (played by Cary Elwes) and Buttercup (played by Robin Wright) in the 1986 movie 'The Princess Bride.'
Person 1: Buy me an orangehat, farm boy!
Person 2: AS YOU WISH!
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 murdererused a serrated blade.
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.