Polo's definitions

pretty penny

a significant amount of money, or a high price on something

I bet he paid a pretty penny for that new porsche - even the gas for it costs a pretty penny

by polo July 10, 2004

freedom of the sea

single; unattached (and usually happy about it); the ability to date and/or sleep with whoever you want, whenever you want and have multiple sexual partners.

(derived from the expression "there are plenty of fish in the sea").

Glen Quaqmire - "heh heh diggity diggity...yeah man...freedom of the sea....nothin' like it in the whole wide world....diggity dggity...heh heh heh...awwwwwwwwlriiiight!"

by Polo August 26, 2006

stereo

When two people say the same word or phrase simultaneously during a conversation (usually by coincidence), the word "stereo" would then be uttered immediately by one or both parties to acknowledge this phenomenon.

no real example here, just remember to say "stereo!" the next time you and someone else you are speaking with inadvertently say the same thing at the same time.

by Polo April 18, 2006

passing fancy

a novelty that captures the attention of the general public for a relatively brief period, until either people lose interest in it, or the next "big thing" comes along.

also, an infatuation or a temporary but intense emotional attachment toward an individual.

Just as the hoola hoop of the late 1950s, so too did the Rubiks Cube prove to be a passing fancy after it was introduced in the early 1980s.

I suppose Sue's brief relationship with Tim was just a passing fancy for her, as she's since returned to her husband.

by Polo June 10, 2007

shrinking violet

someone who is shy, hesitant, or afraid to have a voice in social situations.

"try not to be a shrinking violet at the gathering tonight,
everyone there will be casual and no one will bite!"

by Polo March 26, 2007

rug rider

derogatory term for a person of Middle Eastern/East Indian descent.

"The downtown cabbies all seem to be rug riders these days."

by polo November 6, 2003

surely you jest!

"you must be joking!" or "you can't be serious!"

John Bull: "The Labour Party winning a majority in the next election?? My good man...surely you jest!"

John Doe: "I jest you not! And don't call me Shirley!"

by Polo January 11, 2008