Cockamamie (10.27.2009)

Definitions of cockamamie on the Web:

• ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books"
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• Cockamamie is the debut album from Boston, Massachusetts-based musician Jen Trynin. Released in 1995 to generally positive acclaim, the album failed to do well on the charts.
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• foolish, silly; trifling
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Bupkis (10.22.2009)

Definitions of Bupkis on the Web:

• This is a list of English words of Yiddish origin, many of which have entered the English language by way of American English. Spelling of some of these Yiddish language words may be variable (for example, schlep is also seen as shlep, schnoz as shnozz, and so on). ...
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• absolutely nothing; nothing of value, significance, or substance
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Cynosure (10.21.2009)

Definitions of Cynosure on the Web:

• something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners); "let faith be your cynosure to walk by"
• something that strongly attracts attention and admiration; "if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice"
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• Cynosure is a fictional pan-dimensional city that exists within the First Comics multiverse. It is described as floating in a "bubble" in the "pan-dimensional vortex. ...
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• Cynosure — Ursa Minor, or Polaris the North Star, used as a guide; Something that guides; something that is the center of attention
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• A centre of attraction.
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• a laser manufacturer of Photogenica
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Gegenschein (10.20.2009)

Definitions of gegenschein on the Web:

• counterglow: a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by ...
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• Gegenschein (meaning "counterglow") is a very faint glow in the sky that appears exactly opposite to the Sun. GEMINI [Abbreviation: Gem] Gemini (also known as "The Twins") is one of the constellations of the zodiac, located along the ecliptic between Taurus and Cancer. ...
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• A round or slightly elongated area of light seen in the night sky along the zodiac. Like the zodiacal light, the gegenschein is mainly sunlight ...
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• A faint light covering a 20-degree field-of-view projected on the celestial sphere about the Sun-Earth vector (as viewed from the dark side of the ...
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• German, from "gegen" against or counter and "Schein" shine. An enhancement in the zodiacal light about 20¡ across on the ...
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• A phenomenon that can be seen in very dark sky locations. A faint spot of light appears on the ecliptic at a point that is 180 degrees from the Sun's current position. It is the counterglow of the Sun on dust in space.
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Styptic (10.19.2009)

Definitions of styptic on the Web:

• astringent: a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
• tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels
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• An antihemorrhagic (antihaemorrhagic) agent is a substance that promotes hemostasis (stops bleeding). They may also be known as hemostatic (also spelled haemostatic) agents.
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• A substance used for styptic results; Bringing about contraction of tissues, especially to stop bleeding
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• a substance that stops external bleeding (usually an astringent).
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Razzmatazz (10.18.2009)

Definitions of razzmatazz on the Web:

• razzle-dazzle: any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent
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• Razzmatazz is a song and single by British rock group Pulp. It was their final single for Gift Records and peaked at #80 in the UK singles chart ...
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• Razzmatazz is an Indian dance reality show and competition that was broadcast on Zee TV channel all over the world. The series premiered in 2001, and aired every Sunday at 10pm IST. ...
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• Ambiguous or meaningless language; Empty and tiresome speculation; Something presenting itself in a fanciful and showy, often unrealistic manner, especially when intended to impress and confuse; A long and imposing series of mindless but necessary tasks; drudgery
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Eructate (10.17.2009)

Belching, also known as burping, ructus, or eructation, involves the release of gas from the digestive tract

Omerta (10.15.2009)

Definitions of omerta on the Web:

• a code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a refusal to give evidence to the police about criminal activities
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• Omerta (Paul "Paulie" Provenzano) is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe. He is featured in the Eve of Destruction story arc in Uncanny X-Men.
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• Omertà is a popular attitude and code of honor, common in areas of southern Italy, such as Sicily, Calabria, and Campania, where criminal organizations like the Mafia, 'Ndrangheta, and Camorra are strong. A common definition is the "code of silence". ...
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• Ashes of the Wake is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Lamb of God, released in 2004. ...
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• Omerta were an indie rock band from Manchester, England.
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• Omertà is a novel by Mario Puzo, published posthumously in 2000. It was first published by Ballantine Books. ...
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• A code of silence amongst members of a criminal organization (especially the Mafia) that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement
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• Alternative spelling of omertà
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• From umo, man; code of honor. The attitude that assumes that recourse to legal authority in cases of persecution by private enemies is a symptom of weakness. Common theft, for example, was considered a sign of lack of respect indicating the thief did not fear vengeance.
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Schmaltz (10.13.2009)

Definitions of schmaltz on the Web:

• (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music
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• Schmaltz or schmalz is rendered pig, chicken, or goose fat used for frying or as a spread on bread, especially in German and Polish cuisine. Someone with wealth, may be given the name schmalz, seeing as someone with money could afford 'schmalz' meat. ...
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• schmaltzy - bathetic: effusively or insincerely emotional; "a bathetic novel"; "maudlin expressions of sympathy"; "mushy effusiveness"; "a schmaltzy song ...
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• schmaltzy - Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic
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Plunder (10.05.2009)

Definitions of plunder on the Web:

• loot: take illegally; of intellectual property; "This writer plundered from famous authors"
• sack: plunder (a town) after capture; "the barbarians sacked Rome"
• steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"
• rape: destroy and strip of its possession; "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"
• loot: goods or money obtained illegally