Bylli's definitions

Manchasm

A chasm of men, apparently. Or a tale about Mark Foley and things he said, all of which were right (audience, please!), that all he wanted was a detonator and how Colin is a very pretty pussy cat.

Manchasm by Future of the Left, although the word doesn't appear anywhere in the lyrics.

by Bylli May 24, 2009

welly

verb: past participle: wellied...

In football (soccer), just whacking the ball as hard as you can and hoping for the best.

I still had the ball but I didn't know whether to shoot or cross, and basically I just wellied it towards goal. It went in, and I ran behind

chances because we rarely keep the ball after our back four just welly it forward all the time instead of passing it into the midfield

by Bylli May 19, 2009

Omer

Originally a measurement, and the term comes from the amount of barley offered as part of a daily offering over a period of 49 days.

Now the period between the first day of Passover and Shavuot, which comprises of 7 weeks.

During these weeks each day is counted, and from the 7th day onward, the number of weeks and days is also counted.

Today is the 41st day of the Omer making 5 weeks and 6 days.

by Bylli May 19, 2009

Stayman

The most popular bridge convention (i.e. the game of bridge) to find a major suit fit after an opening bid or an overcall in No Trumps, particularly 1NT.

The most popular variation is a 2C response to 1NT asking for a 4-card major. It is important for the responder to have an answer to any response he may receive.

There are variations like Puppet Stayman which enables players to open 2NT with a 5 card major and still find a 5-3 major suit fit.

Using Stayman often promises enough strength to invite to game. But even if that is your understanding with your partner, you can play "Garbage Stayman"

by Bylli May 24, 2009

two stops from dagenham

mad (colloquial, particularly in Essex)

because the station 2 stops from Dagenham is Barking.

Yeap, you've gone two stops from Dagenham!

by Bylli May 24, 2009