Ben Frey's definitions

serial sevens

1. A psych test measuring cognitive ability where subject counts backward from a random number in increments of seven.
2. Any difficult mental calculation.

Explained in The Contortionist's Handbook by Craig Clevenger.

"I can figure out how much we all owe if you just let me see the bill... it isn't serial sevens."

by Ben Frey April 5, 2006

progressive dinner

A group meal where each course is served at a different person's house or restaurant.

Last night we did a progressive dinner downtown, with appetizers at Ben Pao, salad at Weber Grill, steaks at Gibson's, and dessert at the Cheesecake Factory.

by Ben Frey May 25, 2006

blanguage

"Secret" black language. Nonverbal expressions that African Americans use to express the horrible things they say, as defined by Larry Wilmont on The Daily Show. It's a way for them to communicate to other black peole without whiteys knowing.

Examples of blanguage include: Obama flipping off Hillary Clinton by scratching his face with his middle finger and Larry adjusting his tie to say "stand down brothers, my boy is cool."

by Ben Frey April 21, 2008

mysterectomy

Taking all the suspense out of a movie by revealing spoilers to someone who hasn't seen it.

"What are you watching?"
"The Village, I haven't seen it yet."
"Cool... you know it's set in the present, right?"
"Oh, goddammit! Thanks for the mysterectomy!"

by Ben Frey April 28, 2006

briefcake

A handsome male lawyer.

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"

by Ben Frey April 6, 2006

frushi

Light appetizers for breakfast or brunch made in the style of single-piece sushi, but with fruit on a bed of sweet rice rather than fish and vegetables.

"Want to split some frushi for brunch?"

by Ben Frey November 27, 2005

downstater

An Illinois resident who lives in the lower 3/4 of the state - anywhere south of Chicagoland.

"Where are you from?"
"Chicago, what about you?"
"I'm from Dwight."
"Oh, you're a downstater."
"No - Dwight is pretty far north. It's only an hour south of Chicago."
"Hey, if you're farther than Joliet, you're a downstater."

by Ben Frey December 12, 2005