tradesman's definitions

fly-over country

What the Left refers to parts of the country that isn't Manhattan or L.A. and San Francisco.

I guess I live in fly-over country. Big deal.

by tradesman October 7, 2003

humble pie

To be forced to apologize or to admit a fault.

I caught Pierson in another lie, so he has to eat some humble pie.

by tradesman January 27, 2004

United Nations

A group of nations whose purpose is increasingly irrelevant; whose widespread corruption is now coming to light.

The corruption of the United Nations is growing unchecked. Can't wait 'till Annan tries to explain the "Oil-for-Food" program.

by tradesman January 11, 2005

Lord Of The Rings

The existential fantasy story. A model for others to follow.

The Lord Of The Rings is classic storytelling.

by tradesman April 1, 2003

Chevy

Acronym for: Can Hear Every Valve Yell.
Mostly unreliable. Can be found up on blocks anywhere.

A lot of people lease their Chevys. That way they'll get the two years of useful life from it, and not pay the tremendous repair bills.

by tradesman May 11, 2003

smuck

How smurfs have sex or procreate.

"Boy, that Smurfette is worth a smuck, eh?

by tradesman April 3, 2003

streetwise

1. To be wise in the ways of the life in a large metropolitan area.

2. (Derogatory) (To be said of a stupid person) To know what street one lives on.

1. He's lived in Detroit all his life. He's very streetwise.

2. Matt's not completely stupid, at least he's streetwise.

by tradesman March 31, 2003