tradesman's definitions

drag race

1. A competitive event where two cars line up at a common starting point. On a given command, they try to finish first at a finish line 1/4 mile away.(Or from stop light to stop light.)

2. An event when two or more homosexual men try to be the first in the door at a sale.

"Did you see those two old queens collide at Kaufman's? They should've learned that drag racing in a crowded store will get you hurt."

by tradesman April 3, 2003

human shield

A misguided individual that would rather shield an out of the way location than to actually risk his life. Will change mind when exposed to what conditions are really like.

"What? Stand in front of Saddam? But, that'll get me killed. This isn't fun anymore."

by tradesman April 1, 2003

gun control

1. An isidious plan by some who feel that the gun is to blame for crimes commited by the criminal as a basis to take away firearms from law-abiding citizens.

2. Hitting what you're aiming at.

3. To use both hands while firing.

Gun control isn't about guns, it's about control.

by tradesman March 31, 2003

school of hard knocks

Life itself; knowledge (and wisdom) gained by working for it, and not necessarily from a book.

You can learn more common sense from the school of hard knocks, than from most any university.

by tradesman June 15, 2004

Le Monde

A leftist French periodical that is undeniably hysterical in it's anti-American tirades. On the same level as the Nation Enquirer here in the States.

Le Monde is a joke.

by tradesman November 26, 2003

442

A performance option for Olds Cutlasses. It originally stood for: 400 cu. in. engine, 4-bbl. carb, dual exhaust.

"That '71 442 can really fly!"

by tradesman April 1, 2003

fart cart

The end product of a Japanese family car after a 16-year-old gets done with it. Makes more noise than power. See: ricer, rice boy.

"Man, listen to that fart cart. Is the exhaust supposed to smoke that much?"

by tradesman April 1, 2003