to put down something

The horror and shame of getting old; especially when approaching the age of gray hair and arthritis.

1. Going after something very deliberately; trying to acheive or gain something.

2. Persistently asking for something.

a "pet name" for a dog (pun somewhat intended), like how some people call their dogs "pup pup".

to give it a halfassed attempt

Term used in off-road motorcycle riding when the rider reaches a difficult area of terrain and loses traction such that they have to dismount and push the bike while it is running.

a script monkey

see also: risky shizzle