T.D.'s definitions

wet back

Racial Slang. Refers to any Hispanic
immigrant, particularly those of illegal
origin (the implication being that a wet
back results from crossing river borders
by swimming). Generally considered to be
a slur, offensive. Also "wetback".

Every summer, they hired a bunch of wet
backs to work the fields, and paid them
under the table.

by T.D. January 20, 2003

ricers

Common and usually derogatory term used as a blanket explanation for the complex and popular resurgence of automotive culture among young adults, particular in terms of small-displacement Japanese
import modified vehicles.

Variances within the scene - with some cars barely modified, others heavily
massaged to generate impressive power, many optimized for handling, others still intended entirely for show/stereo competitions - have resulted in a great deal of criticism and confusion.

A compounding factor, historically, has been the reluctance of Japanese makers to export their most impressive hardware to North American markets. This trend is showing signs of reversing.

Those ricers. Don't they realize that internal combustion engineering progress topped out with the pushrod?

by T.D. January 20, 2003

frontin

Urban slang. To put up a facade or make appearances, typically to impress or in some way deceive to maintain image. From 'to front'.

He be frontin' - that Benz be a rental!

by T.D. January 20, 2003

slick willy

Nickname for U.S. President Bill Clinton
earned for his ability to equivocate with words, make deals, and commit acts
which led to controversy, eventual impeachment proceedings against him.

That slick willy sure could talk his way
out of a mess.

by T.D. January 20, 2003

Peace

n., Casual reference to the drug PCP.

Hey, score any peace?

by T.D. January 20, 2003

switchblade

n., a knife with a blade that can be deployed by depressing a button, switch, or hidden mechanism. Switch-blade knives
vary in design; some deploy the blade in a linear fashion from the handle ("out the front") while others swing a blade
out in an arc from the side of the knife handle ("side opener").

Switch-blade or "automatic" knives vary
in legality from region to region. Gang
use of such knives in the American 1950s
prompted bans on such knives in several states that remain in force today.

Switch-blade knives are illegal in some
nations, such as Canada.

The term "automatic knife" has replaced
"switch-blade" in some knife collector
circles when describing modern designs.

Also "switch-blade".

He drew a switchblade knife from his pocket, and it snapped open with a report.

by T.D. January 20, 2003

newb

Truncation of "newbie". A neophyte.

That newb needed help getting his OSPF
configuration working - who hired him in
the first place?

by T.D. January 20, 2003