8 definitions by PJ Poppyjoe
by PJ Poppyjoe May 31, 2005
To suddenly be thrown out of one's living situation, to become homeless.
From the depression era and the hobo - based on the image of the hobo carrying his possessions tied in a bandanna at the end of a stick.
From the depression era and the hobo - based on the image of the hobo carrying his possessions tied in a bandanna at the end of a stick.
by PJ Poppyjoe October 20, 2007
An expression of 70's street culture that means that if you participate even slightly in something, you are fully involved in the consequences.
Frank: "Charlie got 5 years for that liquor store hold-up, and he was just the look-out!"
Sam: "Well, you know what they say, 'in for a penny, in for a pound!'"
Sam: "Well, you know what they say, 'in for a penny, in for a pound!'"
by PJ Poppyjoe June 7, 2005
Drug world expression for a drug user who gets a thrill from just feeling a needle go into the body - even if no drugs are involved.
Comes from the Pavlovian stimulus/rsponse theory that after repeated use, the feel of the needle, followed by the rush of the drug will soon no longer require the drug to get the rush.
Comes from the Pavlovian stimulus/rsponse theory that after repeated use, the feel of the needle, followed by the rush of the drug will soon no longer require the drug to get the rush.
by PJ Poppyjoe March 15, 2005
A "hip" expression of the 1960's-70's that advises you not to do something risky unless you are willing and able to accept the full weight of the consequences.
Ironically popularized by the theme song to the TV show "Baretta" starring Robert Blake.
Ironically popularized by the theme song to the TV show "Baretta" starring Robert Blake.
Fred: "I'm losing my license for drunk driving..."
Charlie: "Quit complaining! You know what they tell you: 'don't do the crime if you can't do the time!'"
Charlie: "Quit complaining! You know what they tell you: 'don't do the crime if you can't do the time!'"
by PJ Poppyjoe July 4, 2005
A Black solidarity greeting of the 1970's, expressing philosophic agreement as to the present, past and future state of the black history/culture/experience.
First Brother: "What it IS!"
Second Brother: "What it WAS!"
Both together: "What it SHALL BE"
Often accompanied by various secret handshakes and signs
Second Brother: "What it WAS!"
Both together: "What it SHALL BE"
Often accompanied by various secret handshakes and signs
by PJ Poppyjoe March 15, 2005
The one or two chairs placed outside the dressing rooms in women's clothing stores or department stores. They allow men to sit somewhere for the (sometimes long) periods of time that women sometimes take to select and try on clothes.
by PJ Poppyjoe October 3, 2007