Rico Detroit's definitions

Screamin' Jimmy

Slang for a diesel engine manufactured back in the day by GM Diesel (later known as Detroit Diesel, later known as MTU). They were "screamin'" because they were loud, and "Jimmy" being casual slang for "GM." (Also known as "Jimmy Diesels.")

My job in 'Nam was to make sure them Screamin' Jimmys kept screamin' on the patrol boat, otherwise we'd have been sitting ducks for the vietcong.

by Rico Detroit March 1, 2008

alien robot zombies

Something that loses its credibility and/or enjoyment because of over-embellishment.

(1) He had everyone believing he was the President's brother, but the more he talked the more alien robot zombies his story got.

(2) The first book in the series had great a storyline, but now it's just alien robot zombies.

by Rico Detroit March 4, 2009

Until the trust fund runs out

As long as I am able

I don't have Internet access of my own, but I'm gonna keep stealing wi-fi from my neighbor until the trust fund runs out.

by Rico Detroit June 14, 2008

uncomplishment

An accomplishment so small that it really isn't an accomlishment at all. Something someone brags about despite the fact that it is entirely uderwhelming.

Hey I just cleared level 5 on Angry Birds!

Congratulations on your uncomplishment.

by Rico Detroit March 4, 2011

Jimmy Diesel

Slang for a two-cycle diesel engine manufactured back in the day by GM Diesel (later known as Detroit Diesel, later known as MTU) -- "Jimmy" being casual slang for "GM."

These newfangled engines may be better for the environment, but them Jimmy Diesels were tough as hell.

by Rico Detroit March 1, 2008

tie goes to the runner

In baseball, if the runner is tagged at the same moment he reaches the base, he is considered safe.

In everything else, the benefit of the doubt goes to the one who finishes with the momentum.

June and Li are both super hot, but Li looks extra good right now in that green sweater, so...tie goes to the runner; I'm asking Li out.

by Rico Detroit January 13, 2009

pay a dollar

take a piss (especially if it is an inconvenience to do so)

Dude, get off at the next exit and find a gas station. I gotta pay a dollar.

by Rico Detroit March 30, 2009