octopod's definitions

harp

(1) A paddy, mick, Irishman. MIldly pejorative. Refers to the national instrument of Eire.
(2) A harmonica or mouth organ.

"I'm always sharp
When playin' the harp,
'Cause my heart belongs to Daddy!"
-- Cole Porter

by Octopod November 5, 2003

Bushie

Follower or associate of Pres. G. W. Bush

The Bushies aren't happy with the news from Iraq, but they like the economic figures.

by octopod November 9, 2003

five fingers Mary

A wanker's girlfriend.

Ever since Sheila broke up with me I've been dating five fingers Mary.

by octopod November 25, 2003

Afro-Saxon

A person of African origin who is more British than the British, or follows outdated patterns of Englishness. West Indian.

Some Afro-Saxons even dress for dinner. Do they read Evelyn Waugh?

by Octopod November 8, 2003

acoustic

Real, not artificial; technologically and stylistically simple, like acoustic vs. electric guitar music.

This hand-made wood furniture is really acoustic.

by octopod November 12, 2003

house of ill fame

Whorehouse, brothel, bordello, house of ill reute, cathouse.

Ken Starr thought Clinton turned the White House into a house of ill fame.

by octopod November 19, 2003

Bzzistan

Any Central Asian place where there are deserts, Bactrian camels, fermented mare's milk, and a name ending in "-stan."

Our correspondent, just back from Bzzistan, is here in our studio, having had just enough time to wipe off the camel spit.

by octopod March 6, 2004