Libertine 's definitions

Crackerbox

A small, badly constructed house in a poor neighborhood, usually an older house.

Joe lives with his wife and four kids in a two bedroom crackerbox near the railroad tracks.

by Libertine November 24, 2011

sacred cow

An almost universally accepted societal value that is almost immune from questioning, often unreasonably so.

Monogamy is one of our society's biggest sacred cows.

by Libertine October 4, 2005

coast is clear

"The coast is clear" is said when it has been determined that it is now safe to proceed; that there are no obstacles or witnesses to what one is about to do.

"The coast is clear", he thought as he watched his lover's husband drive away from the house.

by Libertine October 4, 2005

dipped in shit

An exclamation of disbelief or surprise. Sometimes expressed as "I'll be dipped in shit and covered with feathers".

After hearing that his aunt had left home to join a biker gang, he said, "Well, I'll be dipped in shit!"

by Libertine October 3, 2005

Helen Keller routine

To totally ignore someone by pretending you are deaf, dumb, and blind.

My boss called me into the office to chew me out, but I gave him the Helen Keller routine.

by Libertine October 3, 2005

morning warning

An alarm clock. Usually used by night owls who hate getting up early.

I prefer to wake up naturally; I can't stand to use the morning warning.

by Libertine October 8, 2005

will and grace moment

(n) When a sexually confused (and ultimately gay) man "tries" having sex with a woman who is his closest friend to determine his sexual orientation, similarly to how, in the sitcom "Will and Grace", Will verifies that he is gay by trying to have sex with Grace.

Bob: Hey Sally, so your best friend Steve is definitely gay?

Sally: Yep, he came over last night, we had some wine, one thing led to another, and... well, let's just say we totally had a will and grace moment... He is definitely gay.

by libertine February 10, 2013