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To create a verb by improperly suffixing a noun with '-ize' (or '-ise' for European spelling). The method by which words such as 'monetize', 'securitize', and even 'legalize' are created. A practice generally frowned upon by linguists and geeks.
Created as sort of a self-parody of this formation.
The CEO of the megacorp had the geeks enthralled until he started izetizing his nouns to get his power verbs.
To relay a communication over CB radio.
Derived from the ten code 10-5 (relay traffic).
Hey, White Lightning, I'm not hearin' that mud duck there on the flats, you wanna pass the five for me?
Figuratively, what one would have to sell or otherwise place as collateral in order to afford something of great expense.
Comes from the fact that, when buying things of great expense, it actually feels as if you are having to offer said appendages as collateral for said item you are purchasing.
Man, I just had to spend an arm and a leg to get my car repaired.
1) Notional sound a feline makes when they fall over sideways - usually intentionally, for whatever reason cats do things like that.
2) The act of intentionally falling over sideways, usually as done by a cat.
Note, both definitions apply to all manner of cats, from tigers to sand cats.
The theater audience thought it was cute when they saw the lion cub flomp.
Entirely bereft of gorm.
The gormless marketroid didn't realize that he was being had.
(Music) (noun) A quality of a song that causes the listener to make a facial expression similar to what would be shown if the person sitting next to him let out an uproariously noxious fart - or, a stank face.
See also Put the Stank Out.
Steve WInwood is probably the only white guy I know about who can make a Hammond organ stank.
Notional name for bakery outlet stores (such as what are run by Weber and Orowheat) that sell products at discount rates.
Origin is obscure, but probably comes by analogy that something that's previously used is a lot cheaper than something that's new.
Usage is considered silly.
We picked up food at the used bread store for half the price we would've paid at the grocery store!