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Loaded for Bear

Submitted by Visitor on January 19, 2010 - 1:02am.

How is it used?:

Used with reference to Mountain Men and to the Portland, Oregon Indie Rock Band.

What does it mean?:

To gear up for something that's going to be bigger than normal.

How did it come to be used this way?:

In mountain man lore folks might say "the way he's loaded down he's not just going squirrel hunting, he's loaded for bear" i.e. heavier caliber rifle, bigger pack with more supplies to dress it out etc.

Trivia/fun facts:

It's also the name of a Portland, OR rock band.

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Ah thbtttttttttttttttttt

Submitted by PaintMare007 on January 18, 2009 - 12:44pm.

How is it used?:

This is a minor insult used to make people more angry at you than they are already. Also, it can be used in an expression showing defiance to a person or against doing something. Best results are when you say it right in someone's face. It is pronounced Ah as in what the dentist tells you to say before he puts the toothbrush thingy in your mouth and then a loud raspberry at the person. This can be a long or a short one. For instance: Someone tries to get you to move or to give up your place in line. You don't want to? Just say this then. "Ah thbtttttttttttttt." Laughing or smiling ruins the effect.

What does it mean?:

It doesn't mean anything, just an expression of defiance or of insult.

How did it come to be used this way?:

Eye of the Tiger of Dancing Dog Productions said it once to someone in the movie "Kazoo of Time" shen she did not want to move. It has been used ever since.

Trivia/fun facts:

It can be translated into many languages and dialects. French: Le thbtttt German: Heil thbtttt Chinese: Howaahh thbtttt African: (click) thbttt Italian: Tirami thbttttt Spanish: El thbtttt USA: Orignal use Canada: Eh thbttttt Madagascar: I like to thbttt it thbttt it Russian: Doubre thbtttt It is considered perfectly acceptable to make up your own uses. Note: This cannot be said by the British as they are supposedly too civilized and mature to say this. The closest translation is as follows Ah *sluuuuurp* The slurp was of tea.

848 reads

Shaaaa

Submitted by KevoNakamura on September 17, 2008 - 9:06am.

How is it used?:

Used as a sound effect when preforming a certain action.

What does it mean?:

A simple sound.

How did it come to be used this way?:

It was just used on a whim and continued to be used.

Trivia/fun facts:

Hit someone and go "Shaaaa" and it will make people laugh instead of being angry with you.

1095 reads

Chiquitin

Submitted by KevoNakamura on September 17, 2008 - 9:00am.

How is it used?:

When talking to a small person with something big.

What does it mean?:

Little skinny person with big thing.

How did it come to be used this way?:

Unknown

Trivia/fun facts:

Used as a form of insult and endearmeant

947 reads

pissah

Submitted by webbelot on September 4, 2008 - 5:37am.

How is it used?:

Thst Red Sox game was pissah!

What does it mean?:

Very good, awesome. It is usually paired with wicked (wicked pissah).

Trivia/fun facts:

The word is spelled with the boston accent. Pissah is not to be mistaken for a slang term for a urinal (pisser).

1130 reads

Excuse Me, Princess!

Submitted by PaintMare007 on August 9, 2008 - 7:37pm.

How is it used?:

To be said in a VERY sarcastic manner with someone, being sure to draw out the "excuse" part. This is to be said if you offend someone, and you can replace "princess" with anyone's name. Best results if you cross your arms and roll your eyes at the person who you offended. For instance, if you were to slip in the school cafeteria and spill all your food on someone, and they get mad at you, you would stand up, brush yourself off, and say "Excuuuuse me, *person's name* "

What does it mean?:

Exactly what it says. It is used as a retort to being insulted.

How did it come to be used this way?:

In the late 80's in the USA, Dic created a cartoon series based on one of Nintendo's most popular game series, "The Legend of Zelda." Opposite of how he was portrayed in the later games, Link, the main character, was portrayed as a whiny teenager who would often say to Princess Zelda, "Excuuuuuse me, princess!" because she insulted him often. Today, anyone who has seen the show will often use Link's infamous line as a joke with friends.

1525 reads

Doron

Submitted by PaintMare007 on August 9, 2008 - 7:26pm.

How is it used?:

Pronounced "Door-on" As an insult, usually in a mildly offensive way, unless shouted. Then it could be taken as badly as calling a guy a lady. Usually, it is said as "You doron!" or "You're such a doron." Best shouted at random passersby who don't know what it means, or at a ridiculously stupid lab partner in science class who would blow the building up if left unattended. It is also used as an insult to shout at the characters on TV while playing Brawl if your character is being especially stupid and getting killed too easily.

What does it mean?:

A mixture of the words "dork" and "moron" created by GermanShepherd20 from Dancing Dog Productions.

Trivia/fun facts:

The word "doron" came into existence because GermanShepherd20 accidentally said two words, dork and moron, at the same time, as she was yelling at a slow driver. It has been used as an insult ever since.

899 reads

posh

Submitted by drift marlo on June 10, 2008 - 5:35pm.

How is it used?:

Posh is a term describing luxurious surroundings, normally in reference to a home or room.

What does it mean?:

Stylish, upscale, exclusive, associated with the upper classes.

How did it come to be used this way?:

Wrongly associated with the phrase Port Out Starboard Home (popularized in a song for the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). While the etymology is uncertain the most probable is the Romany "posh" that stands for "half" as in "half a crown" which a sizeable sum of money at the time. Here's more theories: http://www.oed.com/bbcwordhunt/posh.html http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-pos1.htm

Trivia/fun facts:

Featured in a song from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang here's the lyric: "Whenever I'm bored I travel abroad but ever so properly Port Out, Starboard Home, posh with a capital P-O-S-H, posh." Found on wikipedia.

1554 reads

Booper

Submitted by JaneyBoop on February 5, 2008 - 12:09pm.

How is it used?:

Booper is what one calls active collectors/re-creators of Betty Boop.

What does it mean?:

BOOPER:One who makes graphics of, collects figurines and memoribilia, and loves all things Betty Boop, the 1930s queen of cartoons.

How did it come to be used this way?:

Betty Boop was ahead of her time. In the 1930s cartoons developed by The Fleischer Bros., Betty was first a cartoon female dog who had a boyfriend dog named Bimbo. As the character grew in popularity, she became a real girl and her ears changed to hoop earrings. She had other friends and their antics were very entertaining, sometimes risque by the standards of the era. Betty's clothing was always leg and cleavage revealing and her attitude was that of the 21st century women's. Her popularity is international.

Trivia/fun facts:

Betty Boop Videos on You Tube; Betty Boop groups on Yahoo; Betty Boop Fan Club online. BOOPSTER is another common term for Booper. Nobody Doesn't Like Betty Boop