Peter K.'s definitions

mook (n.)

(noun) - a less powerful enemy, easily dealt with, often appearing in large groups to present some challenge; a thug. Used especially in the context of pen-and-paper roleplaying games.

Background:
- Possibly first used in the roleplaying milieu in the game "Feng Shui" by Robin Laws.
- Possibly derived from "mook jung", the wooden training dummy used in wing chun style martial arts.

Note:
Other definitions for this word likely exist. Search also under "mook (n.)".

Player 1: Hey did you're all's characters get to face off last week against the lich-mage-king-of-death?
Player 2: Naaa. We just had them beat up on a bunch of zombie mooks.
Player 1: Guess I didn't miss much then

by Peter K. March 14, 2005

druthers

(noun) way or preference

Generally used in the plural. Especially in the phrase:
"If (person) had (posessive adjective) druthers"

Probably originally derived from a contraction of "would rather".

If he had his druthers, I suspect he'd still be in bed.

by Peter K. March 22, 2005

neo-techular

(adj.) having the appearance of newness, futuristic design, and/or technological sophistication, whether or not these qualities are actually present.

Julia's sunglasses struck most of her new friends as neo-techular in design due to their sleek shape and mirrored finish. Little did they know she'd owned this same set of eyewear for five years now and originally bought them from a street vendor for $5.99.

by Peter K. September 14, 2007

rock on toast

One of the more common extensions of the phrase "on toast", generally used in one of two ways:

Def. 1 (verb): To do something extremely adeptly or well.

Def. 2 (verb): To be exceptionally good or enjoyable.

Def. 1 - Of course Anna wasn't very good at archery the first time she picked up a bow this year, but after a couple months practice she really started to rock on toast during competitions.

Def. 2 - Plush new carpeting, utilities included, central location, and only $450 a month in rent?
Man, your new apartment rocks on toast!

by Peter K. November 28, 2006

Taxachusetts

A joking or insulting term for Massachusetts.

Derived from tax + Massachusetts.

Specifically alluding to the (possibly correct) idea that state income tax in Massachusetts is significantly higher than the national average.

Seems like every month a fifth of my paycheck goes to government here in Taxachusetts. And come April 15th they'll still want more.

by Peter K. April 11, 2005

work-around

See definition for "workaround".

No example given here.

by Peter K. March 25, 2005

all up on

(def 1) On top of, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.

(def 2) Pursuing or showing interest in.

(def 3) Imminent or present.

Cultural note: This phrase has received some popularity due to it's occasional use by the character Strong Bad on the Homestar Runner website.

(def 1) George had three puppies, and every time he sat down to watch TV they were all up on his lap.

(def 2) Commercials would have us believe that a guy just has to use the right brand of deodorant and the ladies will be all up ons him.

(def 3) So it's finally Halloween and the Autumn months are all upon us.

by Peter K. September 14, 2007