tradesman's definitions

balls out

Originally referred to the governor on old steam engines that had two ball that rotated across one another that would control speed depending on how fast they spun. Balls out meant going full speed or power.

That old steam tractor was going balls out.

by tradesman November 21, 2003

Chopsocky

A term defining a type of movie; mostly Hong Kong actioners with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, John Woo, etc, etc.

Let's rent some chopsocky from Video Time tonight.

by tradesman June 6, 2003

Dan Rather

A news reader who can't distinguish news from partisan idealogy and innuendo.

When Dan Blather was caught using known faked documents on C-B.S's hit piece on Bush, he accused everyone else of the same things he himself was guilty of for years. He even had the arrogance to state that even though the docs were faked, the message is true. Nice going, schmuck.

by tradesman October 1, 2004

Uncle Vic

Writer and singer of the classic song, "Space Invaders".

by tradesman April 2, 2003

cheesepuff

An individual that puts on a bigger front than he really has. Same as a braggart, but less savory.

Don't let that cheesepuff bullshit you.

by tradesman March 31, 2003

.22

A popular calibre of firearm that size for size, does some of the most damage of them all.

My Ruger 10-22 is a very dependable rifle.

by tradesman June 7, 2003

Bloom County

One of the best cartoons ever. It's not a place, but a state of mind. A real 80's time capsule.

I miss Milo and the others from Bloom County.

by tradesman August 12, 2003