Norman's definitions

axolotl

A larval salamander in the larval stage. Also used for nonsense in MAD Magazine. This is a word of the ancient Nahuatl Indian language used by the Aztecs and Toltecs. Other Nahuatl words are Quetzal and Quetzalcoatl.

If you disturb the Axolotl, I'll sic my Quetzal on you!!

by Norman December 5, 2003

Quetzal

1) A monetary unit of Guatemala, equal to 100 Centavos.
2) The National Bird of Guatemala.
3) Word used in a nonsense fashion by MAD Magazine.

Shipping an issue of MAD from New York to Guatemala by ground will cost 2000 Quetzals (think it's easy to drive through Central America?).

by Norman December 5, 2003

Kolodnies

Old cereal of 1970's, somewhat like Trix, but was all one color.
Had picture of Kangaroo-like creature on front of box. Also had TV commercial where someone repeats in strange voice, "Kolodnie, Kolodnie..." while creature mentioned above hops across screen (animation).

Eat all your Kolodnies, Marvin, or you'll catch your death of cold!

by Norman December 5, 2003

cheer

Southern U.S. slang for "here". Seems to imply that "chair" can be substituted for "there".

Look rat cheer! (translated: Look right here!).

by Norman December 5, 2003

lookie

Slang, U.S. South/rural, for "look". Not sure why "ie" was tacked on to end. Raises issue of whether the defunct Look Magazine was called 'Lookie' by some.

Woman trying to get her husband's attention: 'Lookie here for some nookie'!

by Norman December 5, 2003

Dadburnit!

Western U.S. slang, similar to Dadblastit and Dadgummit, used to express frustration or annoyance. This word was often used by Hoss of TV's Bonanza series.

Dadburnit, my horsie ate up all my grits!

by Norman December 5, 2003

battered woman

1) Woman who has had pancake batter thrown on her.
2) Woman whose hair or appendages are caught in mixer while preparing cake batter.
3) Woman in softball league who was formerly a pitcher, but is now a batter.

Emily's pitching arm wore out, so the team made her a Battered Woman.

by norman December 5, 2003