polo's definitions

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

creature of habit

someone who develops (generally inadvertently) a set pattern of doing the same thing(s) during a certain time period of the day, week etc.

the opposite of someone who is spontaneous or has the ability to exhibit spontaneity.

"My father tended to be a creature of habit, especially during the weekend. For example, every Saturday morning, for as far back as I can remember, he would walk to the corner store, fetch the paper and read it at the breakfast table for approximately two hours. And every Sunday afternoon, without fail, he would take a drive out into the country, rain or shine."

by Polo January 27, 2008

house of cards

metaphor pertaining to something of a fragile or volatile nature.

-from an old past-time of standing up playing cards together in the form of a house, this "structure" can fall apart at any time from the slightest action (e.g. an air current).

"We must plan this campaign implementing maximum precision, else it will disintegrate into a house of cards."

by Polo January 6, 2008

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

huevón

Latin for lazy fuck.

Ese cabron is bien huevon.
That asshole is a lazy fuck.

by Polo October 18, 2003

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

heim

a derogatory word for a Jewish person, or someone who is a miser or cheapskate (can also be spelled h-i-m-e).

"that heim was being a hime when he didn't wanna pay full price for the meal."

by Polo November 11, 2003