Definitions by The Grammar Nazi
veepstakes
The process a candidate for president goes through to choose a running mate. It's a portmanteau word combining the colloquial pronunciation of VP as "veep" and sweepstakes.
The winner of the veepstakes is awarded the honor of being trashed in the media for the next 5 months.
The winner of the veepstakes is awarded the honor of being trashed in the media for the next 5 months.
veepstakes by The Grammar Nazi June 6, 2008
HOT
HOT by The Grammar Nazi October 15, 2006
not having it
When someone is unwilling to accept the current or proposed state of affairs. Can also be used when someone doesn't believe you're telling them the truth.
Bush thought he'd slip Harriet Miers by on a nod and a wink, but the Busheviks weren't having it.
I told my mom I wasn't the one who put a dent in the car, but she was NOT having it and pressed me to give her the whole story.
I told my mom I wasn't the one who put a dent in the car, but she was NOT having it and pressed me to give her the whole story.
not having it by The Grammar Nazi November 5, 2005
baby cave
"Watch out, boys! Because thanks to Iron Hymen, my baby cave is better guarded than a maximum security prison – even one ringed with electrified razorwire and a crocodile-infested moat!"
baby cave by The Grammar Nazi September 9, 2005
tag and release
The term used to describe a sexually attractive (but underage) teenager. It derives from the practice of tagging wildlife. The understanding is that the stud is out of bounds at his current age, but that you'll be back to claim him when he's legal.
First defined in a Dan Savage column on 24 Nov 04.
First defined in a Dan Savage column on 24 Nov 04.
#1: Damn, check out that hottie over there!
#2: Yeah, he's hott, but he's only 15.
#1: Tag and release that stud!
#2: Yeah, he's hott, but he's only 15.
#1: Tag and release that stud!
tag and release by The Grammar Nazi August 16, 2005
syncophant
syncophant by The Grammar Nazi May 16, 2005