LudwigVan's definitions

amber fluid

Australian slang for beer.

Mike's had a bit too much amber fluid; he'll be chundering soon.

by LudwigVan November 11, 2003

orientalism

Study of Asian or Eastern history, culture, and people, from a Western perspective.

Orientalism is historically an expression of the curiosity of an imperialistic mindset, though this is becoming less so.

by LudwigVan November 11, 2003

marathon

An act, such as a running race or sex, engaged in for a very long time, i.e. at least several hours.

He's been in his room watching the Andy Griffith Show marathon; he ain't comin' out.

by LudwigVan November 13, 2003

pareve

In Jewish dietary laws (see kosher), a food that contains neither meat nor dairy products, so it can be eaten with either meat or milk.

Mayonnaise is pareve, butter is not pareve, but milchig.

by LudwigVan August 10, 2004

brave

An old slang term for a Native American, now considered derogatory.

The controversy concerning the name of the baseball team, Atlanta Braves, is nither new to sports nor politics in sports.

by LudwigVan November 11, 2003

decaf

To perform an abortion on a cow.

Gawshdarnit, I had to decaf Bessie cuz Junior forgot to castrate the bull.

by LudwigVan December 19, 2003

wat

Ethiopian stew containing vegetables, berbere (a very hot mixture of spices) and sometimes meat and/or boiled egg. Traditionally eaten with a pancake-like bread called injera, without a spoon or fork.

Doro wat is chicken stew, sega wat is lamb stew, and yemiser wat is lentil stew.

by LudwigVan August 23, 2004