Urban Dictionary

I love a few of the words that I found on
http://www.urbandictionary.com/

They are always so entertaining, these are a few from today that made me chuckle.

carcolepsy February 11

850 up, 161 down

a condition affecting buddies on a trip who fall asleep as soon as the car starts moving, providing no company or driving help

Joe slept the whole way here, I think he suffers from carcolepsy.

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Twitterrhea February 10

505 up, 1678 down

Too many twitters per hour.

Guy Kawasaki had twitterrhea when he posted 18 Tweets in one hour on a Friday afternoon.

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Leaving Out the In

While I was recently out with Howard at dinner, one of the boys text-ed Howard to see if Howard could get him into a nightclub in a random state. (I mean random.) (I couldn't have done it.)
The porn star, who is ADORABLE, by the way, (...and even more adorable after this 'cident.) told Howard via text, that when the bouncer would not let him because he was not of age, a little something that warmed my heart.

The cutie told Howard that he was, "furiated."

I love it. Stop your cuteness right now! *wink*

Black Friday

I just learned out why today is called, "Black Friday."

I thought it was because it's so abysmal and crowded.
Oh no, The term "Black Friday" originated in Philadelphia in reference to the heavy traffic on that day. (see 'Origin of the name' below) More recently, merchants and the media have used it instead to refer to the beginning of the period in which retailers are in the black (i.e., turning a profit).

I am glad it's not as bad as I thought and it stands for something much nicer like a profit and not getting beat up at the "Tickle Me Elmo" shelf. *whew*

I am smarter today. (Thanks, Ted.)

Chilax

I have seen and heard a new word on the streets (...and www.CraigsList.com) recently and thought I would share it - "Chilaxed."
It sounds like "Chill Out" and "Relaxed" mushed up together. Either that or a new cold pill for when you have that shits like a Chilling Laxative? I dunno.
...and I certainly don't know if I should spell it with one or two L's.

Urban Dictionary defines it as "To chill and to relax at the EXACT same time."

I found this photo of a bathroom that carries the description

" Chelsea 'urban chic' bathroom for a chillaxed time. As featured in Boston Globe in 2006. The tub and sink light up!! The separate shower jets come right out of the ceiling."

I hope that helps explain it all.
If you need anything, I will be "Chilaxin" in my crib yo.

Lawyer vs. Attorney

What is the difference between a lawyer and an attorney?

Attorney: A person legally appointed by another to act as his or her agent in the transaction of business, specifically one qualified and licensed to act for plaintiffs and defendants in legal proceedings. Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, � 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

attorney: n : a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice [syn: lawyer] Source: WordNet � 2.0, � 2003 Princeton University

Lawyer: One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal matters. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, � 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

lawyer n : a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice [syn: attorney] Source: WordNet � 2.0, � 2003 Princeton University

Leading Questions

In common law systems that rely on testimony by witnesses, a leading question is a question that suggests the answer or contains the information the examiner is looking for. For example, this question is leading:

• You were at Duffy's bar on the night of July 15, weren't you?

It suggests that the witness was at Duffy's bar on the night in question. The same question in a non-leading form would be:

• Where were you on the night of July 15?

This form of question does not suggest to the witness the answer the examiner hopes to elicit.

Leading questions may often be answerable with a yes or no (though not all yes-no questions are leading), while non-leading questions are open-ended. Depending on the circumstances leading questions can be objectionable or proper. The propriety of leading questions generally depends on the relationship of the witness to the party conducting the examination. An examiner may generally ask leading questions of a hostile witness or on cross-examination, but not on direct examination.

It is important to distinguish between leading questions and questions that are objectionable because they contain implicit assumptions. The classic example is:

• Have you stopped beating your wife?

This question is not leading, as it does not suggest that the examiner expects any particular answer. It is however objectionable because it assumes (among other things) that the witness (1) was married and (2) had in fact beat his wife in the past, facts which (presumably) have not been established. A proper objection would be that this question is argumentative. MORE

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Word of the Day - Inextricable

in·ex·tri·ca·ble (n-kstr-k-bl, nk-strk-bl)

adj.

1.

a. So intricate or entangled as to make escape impossible: an inextricable maze; an inextricable web of deceit.

b. Difficult or impossible to disentangle or untie: an inextricable tangle of threads.

c. Too involved or complicated to solve: an inextricable problem.

2. Unavoidable; inescapable: bound together by an inextricable fate.

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in·extri·ca·bili·ty, in·extri·ca·ble·ness n.

in·extri·ca·bly adv.

P.O.S.H.

Word History: "Oh yes, Mater, we had a posh time of it down there." So in Punch for September 25, 1918, do we find the first recorded instance posh, meaning "smart and fashionable." A popular theory holds that it is derived from the initials of "Port Out, Starboard Home," the cooler, and thus more expensive, side of ships traveling between England and India in the mid-19th century. The acronym POSH was supposedly stamped on the tickets of first-class passengers traveling on that side of ships owned by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. No known evidence supports this theory, however. Another word posh was 19th- and early 20th-century British slang for "money," specifically "a halfpenny, cash of small value." This word is borrowed from the Romany word påh, "half," which was used in combinations such as påhera, "halfpenny." Posh, also meaning "a dandy," is recorded in two dictionaries of slang, published in 1890 and 1902, although this particular posh may be still another word. This word or these words are, however, much more likely to be the source of posh than "Port Out, Starboard Home," although the latter source certainly has caught the public's etymological fancy.

Word of the Day - Cataclysm

This is my word of the day - "Cataclysm"

A violent upheaval that causes great destruction or brings about a fundamental change.

Using the noun above as an adjective, "I am feeling like I can be cataclysmic today. Stand back." is an appropriate sentiment.

Bayou Chic

I was talking my brother or my dad or someone male back in New Orleans. I think it was my brother because for some reason I am thinking of Lafayette, LA and that's where my brother is.

We were talking and I was making fun of something like the offshore oil rigs that are on the land in Lafayette and he said, "Shut up bro, those are bayou chic."
I thought, "I love that my brother knows what chic is." ...that's hot.
I thought he would see the word and think it was a girl you meet at the bar. *wink*
No, no, he said, "Bayou Chic" no "Bayou Chick." ...that's something entirely different.

Now I want to call other things I think are placed just a little off, but necessary to where they are, "Bayou Chic."

I found this beautiful photo of a Louisiana Bayou online HERE. It's not my photo, and I don't want to take credit for it. The girl who took it has some other photos online from a trip to Louisiana.

Presidents Day T-Dance

If we can make it home on Sunday in enough time from San Francisco, I know Jason Sechrest has a show too but I hope we can run over to the Cabana Club and relax after a busy weekend.

You can find out more at http://www.keithyoungpresents.com/events.html.

What does "Tea Dance" or "T-Dance" mean? CLICK HERE to find out what one site has to say and what I think is a good definition.

Fourth

Tertiary is a word that I love and don't get to use enough in life. *wink*
The other day, we were trying to figure out what comes next, and I didn't know.
Today, Rusty was paying attention in biology and he texted me and said "Quaternary"
comes next.'
I don't know how often I can fit that into a days context, but who knows?

Word of the Day - Sophistry

sophistry	(noun) A plausible but misleading or fallacious argument.
Synonyms:	sophism, sophistication
Usage:	Though they had all been taken in by the argument, they later claimed to have secretly known that it was pure sophistry

Noun

1.

sophistry - a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone sophism, sophistication fallacy, false belief - a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

How does that turn into "sophistication" meaning "refined" or "better living"? I think I am in better shape than I thought.

sophistication - a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone

Word Definitions I can Live Without (...or can I?)

Have you heard of this sexual term "Gorilla Face?" (I haven't until now, so you are not alone.)

Ubersite defines it as:

While recieving oral sex...pull your penis out prior to ejaculation..."nut" in the girls face, yank some pubes and throw them in her face..thus sticking to the penis pudding causing the look of a "GORILLA FACE"
"That bitch started whining so I gave her a gorilla face"

What about "Baby Giraffe?"

The name given to the pose one must adopt in the toilet after awakening with a {boner} and dying for a piss.
i.e. legs spread wide and upper torso bent foward at the hips.
So called because of the obvious resemblance to a baby giraffe struggling to get to its feet.
"I woke up half-way thru' the night with a stiffy and spent half an hour in the bathroom doing a baby giraffe trying to have a piss."

What about "Face Pirate?" You can peruse the definitions and hope you never have to use them in a real situation. *sigh*

Define: Hooker

Definitions of hooker on the Web:

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

English theologian (1554-1600)

streetwalker: a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets

a golfer whose shots typically curve left (for right-handed golfers)

(rugby) the player in the middle of the front row of the scrum who tries to capture the ball with the foot
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

A rugby union team is made up of 15 players: eight forwards, numbered 1 to 8; and seven backs, numbered 9 to 15. Depending upon the competition, there may be up to seven replacements. Each player has a fixed role and each teams will therefore play in the same formation, with only slight variations in use. Rugby union is different to other sports such as soccer with its endless number of 'playing formations' (4-3-3, 3-5-2 etc. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooker_(rugby)

an older vessel, usually a cargo boat
www.ensignfleet29.net/Nautical%20Terms.htm

Slang. A prostitute or streetwalker.
www.hometravelagency.com/dictionary/ltrh.html

A synonym for prostitute. The term became popular during the Civil War. The women involved were camp followers. General "Fighting Joe" Hooker approved their presence in order to boost the morale of his men.
academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/as/502.HTM

A person whose predominate ball flight is a hook.
www.golfclevelandohio.com/G2003-lexicon.htm

The middle front row player in the scrum. Usually wears jersey #2.
www2.famvid.com/schaf/What%20is%20Rugby/Definitions.html

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Word of the Day - Fierce!

You know you have been around Angel Benton too long when every third word is "FIRECE." and it's only getting worse for me, I have to check myself.


I looked it up today and HERE is the standard dictionary definition.

fierce /fɪərs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[feers] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective, fierc·er, fierc·est.

1.	menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.

2.	violent in force, intensity, etc.: fierce winds.

3.	furiously eager or intense: fierce competition.

4.	Informal. extremely bad or severe: a fierce cold.

However, the "urban" definition is more appropriate for the way I am using it.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fierce

A term that gay men used in the late 1990s and early 2000s to describe absolutely everything that was of "exceptional quality".

Tempestous

I try to check out this "Word of the Day" website.
Today's word made me think I could post a tempestuous post.
...but would that really make me feel better?
Probably not.

Word of the Day
Background:
tempestuous Definition: (adj.) As if showing violent anger. Synonyms: angry, furious, raging, wild Usage: The raging sea and tempestuous winds indicated that a big storm was coming.

Succinctly

succinctly
A	adverb
	1	succinctly, compactly
				with concise and precise brevity; to the point; "Please state your case as succinctly as possible"; "he wrote compactly but clearly" ...something Brandon Baker is not.

Word of the Day - Epicure

picure

ep·i·cure (p-kyr)n.

A person devoted to sensuous pleasure and luxurious living.

...and here I thought epi-cure was a top level cure for something. *wink*