Mode

Taken from electronic devices, which can operate in one or more 'modes' and thereby restrict their possible actions to a few options. Applied to humans, this usually is used as a suffix indicating 1. their normal thinking and reasoning abilities have been overridden by something they're 'hung up' on; or 2. their normal drives and ambitions have been replaced by a possibly irrational desire for some particular thing.

I tried talking to him about science, but he just went into Religious Wacko mode and started spouting scripture.

Watch out, those two are in geek mode.

No, I don't want a burger, I'm in burrito mode.

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hose

1. To spray down with machine gun fire.
2. To completely ruin something.

The CO jumped out of the bushes but he got hosed by the VC.

That damn virus hosed my disk drive.

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gong show

Based on the 70's amateur 'talent' show, the Gong Show. Applied to entertainment, it means cheesy and out of control, OR completely ruined through the good intentions of amateurs.

They had three bands scheduled, but the first one was the total gong show, so almost everyone left.

What the--? I thought this was supposed to be a presidential address, and I get the gong show?

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rat's ass

In U.S. Marine jargon, a comparative indicating that something is worthless. In more polite company, see hill of beans.

This equipment isn't worth a rat's ass.

So? I don't give a rat's ass.

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unstable molecules

The magic material Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four invented so that superheroes wouldn't shred / burn / rip up their clothing when they used their superpowers. Now used figuratively to mean some material that you just can't get rid of or rip up.

The shrink wrap on this CD must be made out of unstable molecules.

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stoner

A consummate professional at the art of getting stoned. Generally still works a kiddie job like pizza delivery; may or may not still live with parents.

I saw this line of stoners outside the ticket office, and I was like, what?! Then I realized they were selling Phish tickets.

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disneyfication

To censor or bar so that the entire world is safe for a 3 year old to walk into at any time; to prohibit all adult activities; to censor with the aim of 'protecting families'.

They got rid of all the adult book stores as part of their plan for the disneyfication of down town.

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