122 definitions by Figleaf23

bombed

a special state of inebriation in which privileged members of society can go unbothered by the authorities

Police Officer: Do you realize you were going 100 in a 50 zone?

Rich Drunk: Sorry, officer, but I'm BOMBED!

Police Officer: Oh, okay sir. Drive carefully.

by Figleaf23 January 14, 2009

eagle shit

army slang for salary. The eagle is the army paymaster and shit is the money it drops on the soldiers.

The eagle shits! Gentlemen, let's go to the mess.

by Figleaf23 August 6, 2007

925 silver

Sterling silver, 92.5% pure.

Sterling silver will often bear a stamp saying 925 silver.

by Figleaf23 November 27, 2009

koan

a parable combined with a riddle, most commonly associated with the teaching of Zen buddhism. A koan confronts the student with a seemingly impenetrable question which is only resolved when through acheiving a deeper understanding of the philosophical point being taught.

One of the most famous koans is "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"

by Figleaf23 August 5, 2007

GURPS

acronym for Generic Universal Role Playing System, published by the Steve Jackson Games company of Texas.

GURPS allows players to simulate action in virtually any historical or imaginary setting.

by Figleaf23 October 18, 2007

poetry

1. An archaic form of literature, now dying off. Doggerel.

As practiced in modern times, poetry is a discredited means of (supposedly) communicating aesthetic thoughts or feelings in verbal form. Thousands, perhaps millions of person-hours, disc/server space, and trees are wasted to develop and store this tripe.

"Award winning" poetry is usually the worst kind, representing the vilest outcome of combining incestuous art-cronyism with self-indulgent self-promotion.

2. A complete waste of time.

1. Bob is nearly finished with his english degree, but he still needs a credit in poetry of the twentieth century.

2.
Small trees that shine
out of watery depths
With broken limbs, like
Becky are
Not why I write.

by Figleaf23 August 11, 2007

testilying

telling lies under oath; standard operating procedure for police officers acting as witnesses in trials.

See also: perjury

The story the cops gave was so ridiculous that everyone except the judge knew they were testilying.

by Figleaf23 February 25, 2009