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Definitions by Anthony Brancato

bone-smuggler 

The New York Post got into a lot of trouble recently with a story insinuating that ex-Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax might be a bone-smuggler.

Hymietown 

While seeking the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1988 Jesse Jackson referred to New York City as "Hymietown," a remark for which he later apologized.
Hymietown by Anthony Brancato April 21, 2003

in-out-in-out 

We went down to the derelict casino where we came across Billyboy and his four droogs (friends); they were getting ready to perform a bit of the old in-out-in-out on a weepy young devotchka (girl) they had there - from the 1971 film "A Clockwork Orange"

hershey highway

(often capitalized) A condition of increasing trouble or difficulty (usually preceded by "down the ...")
If the ecomony doesn't improve soon, George W. Bush's bid for a second term in the White House could go straight down the Hershey Highway despite the surprisingly easy victory over Iraq.

juice monster 

A user of anabolic steroids, especially one who uses them to excess.
Robert Golub, currently serving 25 years to life in prison for the 1989 murder of a next-door neighbor in a New York City suburb, was characterized by the media as having been an out-of-control "juice monster" at the time of the killing.
Rohypnol, also known as the "date rape drug" (short form of the drug's generic name, flunitrazepam).
She wouldn't take her eyes off her drink as she headed toward the ladies' room; maybe she was afraid someone might try and slip her a floonie or something.
floonie by Anthony Brancato April 21, 2003

half-man 

A drug dealer, esp. a small-time, street-level drug dealer.
"Sniff a few lines with your buddy Noriega/Then bust the half-man in the bodega" (Big Lou, "Justice Not Found")
half-man by Anthony Brancato April 20, 2003