187 definitions by Jafje

Abiotic factor

A non-living feature of the environment, e.g. temperature.

An abiotic factor can be anything that has to do with the weather.

by Jafje May 10, 2007

Bodega

1. A small grocery store, often found in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood.

2. In a Spanish-speaking country, a wine shop or a warehouse for the storage of wine.

1. I'm off to a bodega to buy some groceries.
2. I'm off to a bodega to buy some wine.

by Jafje April 10, 2007

Attainment

Noun;

1. Accomplishment of something: the achievement of the goals that somebody has set.

2. A skill, accomplishment, or distinction, especially one achieved through effort.

1. They forced them to reach the attainment.
2. He's got attainments, he's got skills.

by Jafje August 22, 2007

Hoodoo

1. Religion -> Pretty much same as voodoo.

2. Bad luck or misfortune.

3. Somebody or something believed to bring bad luck.

4. Oddly-shaped rock column: a column of rock that has been weathered into a strange shape.

1. Some people believe in Hoodoo.
2. Having Hoodoo sucks.
3. Being a Hoodoo sucks too.
4. Hoodoo rocks are oddly shaped.

by Jafje September 16, 2007

Bode

Be sign of something: To be a particular indication of something that is about to happen.

This does not bode well for the future of the organization.

by Jafje March 31, 2007

Propaganda

Information which is spread by a government to influence people's opinions.

Dictators and corrupt governments often spread propaganda.

by Jafje May 10, 2007

Procrastination

To postpone doing something, especially as a regular practice.

To postpone homework regularly is called procrastination.

by Jafje September 29, 2007