Downstrike's definitions

critter

A corruption of the word "creature", which literally means something that was created.

1. Both the slang and the correct version of the word generally mean "animal".

2. (derogatory) A person.

1. (Cowboy to cattle herd) Git along critters!

2. (Sheriff to deputy) Lock that critter up!

by Downstrike September 12, 2004

choppers

1. From timber, forestry, firefighting, ice fishing, anachronistic gaming, etc., etc.; axemen

2. From popular culture, murdercycles.

3. From military, helicopters.

4. From dentistry, false teeth.

Choppers (4) were shipped by air in choppers (3), and from the helipad on choppers (2) to remote locations so the choppers (1) could eat.

by Downstrike September 16, 2004

coast

1. Literally, that part of a body of water that meets the shore.

2. Slang, a locale that has been cased, dating from the era of sea pirates.

1. The California shore meets the Pacific coast.

2a. The pirates left, so the coast is clear.

2b. The Navy left, so the coast is clear for pirating.

2c. We cased the joint, and the coast is clear.

by Downstrike October 23, 2005

Rapture

When the meek shall inherit the earth, and the wicked will be no more.

That's OK, the fundies were planning on leaving any way.

by Downstrike October 5, 2004

Honour

The colloquially British spelling of the word "honor", which is derived from the Latin "honor". Blame it on Their Majesties. It's Their English.

The spelling honour is some times used by people from countries outside Britain as well, if they are desperate to make the point that they are not American.

by Downstrike July 10, 2004

Hammer Lane

The way to Micke Grove from Hwy. 99.

It's not my fault that you've never been to Stockton!

by Downstrike September 13, 2004

novel

1. n. A book containing an original and entertaining, (hopefully), story. Novels are frequently published first in hard cover, and later in paperback form if they become popular.

2. adj. Describing something new and different from what was available or seen before.

1. My favorite genre of novel is Science Fiction.

2. This novel is quite novel.

by Downstrike May 22, 2004