23 definitions by KeithMyArthe
noun, verb, splinged, spling-ing.
–noun
1. Hinged spline: a jointed device or flexible long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.; slat.on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
2. Splined hinge: a long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.or jointed device on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
–verb (used with object)
3. to furnish with or attach by a splinge or splinges.
-splinge (used as expression of amazement)
4. to wibble, or splinge as an incredulous outburst when your flabber is ghasted.
–noun
1. Hinged spline: a jointed device or flexible long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.; slat.on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
2. Splined hinge: a long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.or jointed device on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
–verb (used with object)
3. to furnish with or attach by a splinge or splinges.
-splinge (used as expression of amazement)
4. to wibble, or splinge as an incredulous outburst when your flabber is ghasted.
Apprentice:'This splinge won't fit properly, the sprocket doesn't flange cleanly.'
Mechanic:'Ah, you need a splined hinge, not a hinged spline - easy mistake'
Ted: 'WoW, Obama did it !'
Bill: '....... :O .. splinge !'
Mechanic:'Ah, you need a splined hinge, not a hinged spline - easy mistake'
Ted: 'WoW, Obama did it !'
Bill: '....... :O .. splinge !'
by KeithMyArthe January 18, 2009
noun
An outrageous statement made by a formerly important or respected member of the community whose celebrity has faded to such an extent that they make outrageous comments in public forums, with the intended effect of gaining publicity even though no-one has cared what they have said for years:
See; Sour Grapes: Pretended disdain for something one does not or cannot have:
See: Tall Poppy, Australian. someone of preeminence or with a large income; important and powerful person.
An outrageous statement made by a formerly important or respected member of the community whose celebrity has faded to such an extent that they make outrageous comments in public forums, with the intended effect of gaining publicity even though no-one has cared what they have said for years:
See; Sour Grapes: Pretended disdain for something one does not or cannot have:
See: Tall Poppy, Australian. someone of preeminence or with a large income; important and powerful person.
Recent Greerism s
'Steve Urwin's death was the best thing that could happen for our wildlife.'
'Princess Daphne was a devious moron'
'Steve Urwin's death was the best thing that could happen for our wildlife.'
'Princess Daphne was a devious moron'
by KeithMyArthe August 26, 2007
Froh-tu-layt
–verb (used without object)
1. To mutually stimulate or massage ego, frequently used by self-important upper management types, esp. in meetings.
When in a frotulatory frenzy, massive ego stroking is performed to a degree that may almost lead to group orgasm; sexual self-gratification. Frequently exacerbated by over stimulated creativity of some of the participants, esp. Advertising, Media, Hollywood movie industry meetings.
2. to engage in frotulation
–verb (used with a colleague's ego)
3. to practice frotulation upon.
–verb (used without object)
1. To mutually stimulate or massage ego, frequently used by self-important upper management types, esp. in meetings.
When in a frotulatory frenzy, massive ego stroking is performed to a degree that may almost lead to group orgasm; sexual self-gratification. Frequently exacerbated by over stimulated creativity of some of the participants, esp. Advertising, Media, Hollywood movie industry meetings.
2. to engage in frotulation
–verb (used with a colleague's ego)
3. to practice frotulation upon.
"Steve, how was your first sales meeting?"
"I'm a little spent, boy, that new Sales Manager can frotulate."
"I'm a little spent, boy, that new Sales Manager can frotulate."
by KeithMyArthe March 8, 2008
Poutburst
/ˈpaʊtbə st/
noun: poutburst; plural noun: poutbursts
pushing one's lips or one's bottom lip forward in a sudden release of petulant annoyance or in order to make oneself look sexually frustrated or horny with rejection.
/ˈpaʊtbə st/
noun: poutburst; plural noun: poutbursts
pushing one's lips or one's bottom lip forward in a sudden release of petulant annoyance or in order to make oneself look sexually frustrated or horny with rejection.
"an angry poutburst from the president"
by KeithMyArthe December 9, 2018
A verbal stoush between two or more parties that is so petty, pointless, misinformed or ill-conceived that it makes witnesses wince with embarrassment, or so uncomfortable that they don't know where to look.
Did you hear those two going off at each other across the table? I just don't want to get involved in these squirmishes.
by KeithMyArthe September 26, 2009
by KeithMyArthe August 26, 2007
(grĭb′əl fɪltə)
See Gribble flange
n.
A particulate filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mould, and bacteria from the air. This type of filter is used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines.
A Gribble filter is such a device, but designed or positioned specifically by the manufacturer in a location that causes the maximum amount of dirt to accumulate in the filter, causing the Gribble flange effect to kick in: A correctly located filter may require renewal every 24 to 36 months. A Gribble Filter gets dirty in weeks, and is usually so well hidden or difficult to replace that the user continues to breathe in filthy unfiltered air so that they don't have to pay a technician to find and replace the costly Gribble element.
Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is filtering, it's about time we had a new one. With a snazzy corporate logo on it. In a different colour.
See Gribble flange
n.
A particulate filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mould, and bacteria from the air. This type of filter is used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines.
A Gribble filter is such a device, but designed or positioned specifically by the manufacturer in a location that causes the maximum amount of dirt to accumulate in the filter, causing the Gribble flange effect to kick in: A correctly located filter may require renewal every 24 to 36 months. A Gribble Filter gets dirty in weeks, and is usually so well hidden or difficult to replace that the user continues to breathe in filthy unfiltered air so that they don't have to pay a technician to find and replace the costly Gribble element.
Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is filtering, it's about time we had a new one. With a snazzy corporate logo on it. In a different colour.
Ted: 'What's that filthy thing in your hand ?'
Bill: 'The Gribble filter from my car. It failed early as anticipated, and the car is now in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the Gribble Flange timer chip.'
Bill: 'The Gribble filter from my car. It failed early as anticipated, and the car is now in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the Gribble Flange timer chip.'
by KeithMyArthe October 9, 2016