Cranberry Bob's definitions

gyp jigger

A gyp jigger is an undersized bar measuring glass designed to give people the illusion that they are getting more alcohol than they really are.

The Province Lounge uses a gyp jigger when they make martinis. They get 30% more pours than they would with a standard jigger.

by Cranberry Bob February 12, 2020

gone Elvis

'Gone Elvis' means disappeared; out of sight.

Tom has gone Elvis on us.

by Cranberry Bob December 6, 2019

courage

In certain parts of New Orleans, "courage" is synonymous for pep or energy.

I don't have any courage today; I guess I need a tonic or something.

by Cranberry Bob January 6, 2020

up shit creek

To say that someone is up shit creek is to imply that he or she or it is in real jam.

I didn't study for my final exam; I'm up shit creek.

by Cranberry Bob January 12, 2020

virgin sturgeon

A virgin sturgeon is a fish that doesn't produce any roe. Or wade.

She was minnow less - a virgin sturgeon.

by Cranberry Bob February 28, 2020

The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth is an allegorical statue in St. Louis.

The sculptures refused to depict The Naked Truth with clothes because "Den she would not be naked."

by Cranberry Bob December 18, 2019

crushed

When someone has succeeded maximally in meeting a goal, she may say that she has crushed it.

I crushed that p. chem exam!

by Cranberry Bob February 1, 2020