D F Stuckey's definitions

slumgudgeon

Slang for body compound, used in vehicle car repair.

"That car's only held together with slumgudgeon"

by D F Stuckey February 14, 2004

horse operas

slang term for westerns on television or at the movies, derived from the term soap operas

"Many attempts to revive horse operas have been tried since the 1970s, but only 'Deadwood' has had great success"

by D F Stuckey August 26, 2005

inbred

Auckland term for a New Zealander born outside of Auckland

JAFA:"Where are you from?"
Other NZer:"From Wellington"
JAFA:"Really? Then where did you learn how to wear shoes, inbred?"

by D F Stuckey February 18, 2004

lucy lawless

1. A female actress from New Zealand, born in the suburb of St. Lukes in Auckland. Came to prominence after a minor career in Europe with the role of Xena, in "Hercules" and her own titular role. Like most admired gay icons, Lucy Lawless is heterosexual. Currently head of Board of Govenors for the Starship National Children's Hospital of New Zealand.

2. To expose one's breast accidentally at a sporting event, as per Lucy's performance at an ice hockey game.

1. "Hey, who's that tall girl next to agent Scully? Hey, it's Lucy Lawless!!"

2. "The question is, did HJanet set it up, or was it a Lucy?"

by D F Stuckey February 16, 2004

duck's nuts

To be the best in a category. Similar to bee's knees, and dating from the same time period circa 1930s

A:"Is C&C:Generals great or what?"
B:"It's the duck's nuts, alright!"
A:"Huh? You been hanging with granma again, dude?"

by D F Stuckey March 16, 2004

Remuera Battletank

New Zealand slang for a large SUV named for an expensive suburb of Auckland.

"A Remuera Battltank was parked in front of me, filling up of gas. The driver asked me if I wanted to pull up and share the pump, and when I said 'yes" he said 'Tough Cheese, inbred.'"

by D F Stuckey February 18, 2004

southern bell

A female from the Southern United States; Usually implies that the female in question possess both beauty, charm and style, while having a core of strength, intelligence and wit.

Can also imply that the female named also has a tendencey to utilise all her cahrm, intellect and style in order to have others - Not exclusively male- to perform unpleasant tasks for her. However, a real southern bell will in fact perform msot such tasks herself.

" Dolly Parton runs her own business, plays several instruments, acts and writes, making her a modern southern bell."

by D F Stuckey February 19, 2004