MoonCricket's definitions

Robbing Peter to pay Paul

To take something from one sorce and use it towards another.

Many folks believe that this metaphor has its origin in 16th-century England, when part of the estate of Saint Peter's Cathedral in Westminster was appropriated to pay for repairs to Saint Paul's in London.

Jacob: I think I'm going to apply for another credit card so I can pay off some of my bills.

David: Robbing Peter to pay Paul, eh?! Just be carful not to get into debt.

by MoonCricket March 27, 2005

GET DIED

How spanish folks say you are going to die. How spanish folks warn you to stop doing something dangerous.

If you don't stop playing on that ledge you gonna get died !

by MOONCRICKET April 27, 2014

Abandon

1. To give up to the control or influence of another person or agent. To give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in

2. To withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment

3. To withdraw protection, support, or help from

The boat was blown to bits. The sailors had no choice but to abandon Ship.

by MoonCricket March 27, 2005

bamma

The term "Bamma" is used loosley to describe a person from Alabama or any of the other surrounding southern states.

I could tell from his accent that he was a bamma nigga.

by MoonCricket February 5, 2004

Sashay

To Walk or glide in a diagonal or sideways manner. To strut or move about in an ostentatious or conspicuous manner.

Cameras flashed and fans screamed as the latest pop princess sashayed down the red carpet.

by MoonCricket March 27, 2005

Crack He-mun

A kind of word that one creates by mixing multiple words up. Usually happens when a person is intoxicated. Derived from drunken sentences.

Should be: There's no such thing as Crack-Heads in the Mariens.

Sounds like: Sno such thang az Crack-Hemun.

Sould be: Let me get a Mango Passion Drink.

Sounds like: Lemme geta Pango Massion Drink.

by MoonCricket February 5, 2004

Beck and Call

In obedient readiness to obey any command or fulfill any wish.

Just ring this bell and I will be at your beck and call.

by MoonCricket March 26, 2005