Definitions by mozelle58

notwithstanding

in spite of; not stopped by

Notwithstanding an enormous bankroll, Ralph was a twit.

notwithstanding by mozelle58 June 5, 2004

fall off the truck 

with some knowledge or wisdom; fell off the turnip truck

"How dumb do they think I am?" thought the new teacher as she surveyed her new pupils. "Do they think I fell off the turnip truck yesterday?"

fall off the truck by mozelle58 June 5, 2004

ginnywoman

a male spinster wtih feminine qualities (chiefly New Orleans)

Uncle Leslie was considered by many a ginnywoman as he had no wife, five sets of china, feather curtains and a houseful of Chihuahuas.

ginnywoman by mozelle58 June 5, 2004

panhandle 

1. (v) to solicit for money on the street in lieu of working; to beg
2. (n) a long, slender projection from a larger parcel of land as delineated on a map

1. He panhandles passersby daily at Union Square and has only been arrested twice.
2. The panhandle of Florida is also known as the Redneck Riviera.
The panhandle of Oklahoma is in the middle of Tornado Alley.

panhandle by mozelle58 September 1, 2003