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

gee willakers!

Expression of surprise. Not sure of origin, but possibly evolved from the following conversation:

Fred: "I inherited several square feet of land?"
Will: "No, dad gave you several ACRES!"
Fred (surprised): "Gee, Will, acres?!"

Gee willakers, this 'mummy' costume I'm wearing has no zipper!

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

Merchanted

A specialised term used in the game of cricket when one team attains a moral victory over the succesful opposition. In that the game was lost but a moral victory can be taken away from the game.

Winning on a first innings and then being embarrassed in the second innings, Albany Creek were Merchanted

by Norman August 8, 2004

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

moggies

English for several (or more) cats

"Those moggies are round the dustbins again"

by Norman July 24, 2004

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