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A Dictionary of Dudeisms, Walturns of phrase and Donnidioms. The parlance of our times. Intended as your answer for everything. Tattoo them on your forehead. Grateful thanks to the forum at www.lebowskifest.com, and its members, from which and whom a great deal of this content was harvested. Any more to add? Please contact us.
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Private residence = House/apartment/etc
Oat soda = Beer Dinged up = Damaged Gotta feed the Monkey = 1) Got to go to work. 2) Got to get some money. Shabbas, Shabbos = Saturday, or Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. Or any day of rest. Marty = 1) Landlord. 2) Rent Out of your element = You have no idea what is going on so you might as well not talk. That’s marvelous = That’s not marvelous. Stonewalling = When someone refuses to speak of events that you are questioning about. The god damn plane has crashed into the mountain = A catastrophe Special Lady = girlfriend Lady friend = a woman you are having sex with The physical act of love = sex Eight year olds, Dude = a pervert Over the line! = breaking the rules This is a league game = you have to follow the rules You are entering a world of pain = a serious warning A Swiss fuckin’ watch = 1) A well crafted plan. 2) A poorly-crafted plan (sarcastic) Beaver picture = porn film Dick Rod Johnson = male genitals Careful man, there’s a beverage here = Exclamation to indicate someone is being too rough. Garden party = A sleazy, outrageous, no-holds-barred bash. That creep can roll = used to indicate proficiency. Finishing my coffee = indicates one’s determination to see an activity through to its end no matter what. Forget about the fucking toe! = I would rather not discuss the matter any further. Larry Sellers = A brat This guy walks = A person is lying Don’t Say Peep = Be quiet Mark It = Acknowledge one’s success. Mark it Zero = Acknowledge one’s failure. Did I urinate on your rug? = I don’t see how any of this relates to me. Busting my friggin agates = being a pain in my ass Obviously you’re not a golfer = You are not getting the point What are you? A fuckin park ranger? = You are being pedantic about an unimportant topic. Take that hill = Let’s do this. Nobody fucks with the Jesus = Nobody fucks with me. Liam and me, We’re gonna fuck you up = My friend and I are gonna beat you. Chinaman = Asian-American Undude = Not calm. Whites = underwear A lotta ins, a lotta outs = too much going on Nomenclature = name, title Roll Out Naked = unprepared Thurrah = physically invasive The world doesn’t start and stop at your convenience, you miserable piece of shit = used to reference a person out of earshot who expects too much. Lingonberry pancakes = I’ll have what he’s having Worthy fuckin’ adversary = someone/something deserving one’s respect This affects all of us! = I am the only one who cares Tattoo it on your forehead = Go ahead and take a stand for a pointless cause. Those are good burgers, Dude = Used to agree about a chosen location to dine. What’s wrong with Walter, Dude? = That person is overreacting/flying off the handle Of course you do = you just said something that makes you sound lame, so I’ll just let it lie I am the walrus = I have just misinterpreted something you said Well, there’s not a literal connection = There’s no connection Very free-spirited = a slut We’re all very fond of her/him = not happy with someone’s behavior. Shomer Shabbas = I am repeating myself for emphasis The chinaman is not the issue here =You are barking up the wrong tree. I can get you a toe = I can handle this seemingly impossible challenge with ease. Followed by “With nail polish” to further downplay the task’s difficulty. Just cause we’re bereaved doesn’t make us saps! = you’re not taking advantage of us Phone’s ringing dude = anytime anything rings, beeps, or buzzes anywhere That’s fucking interesting man = an idea with merit I’m throwing rocks tonight = I’m on a winning streak This contravenes a number of league bylaws = This changes everything. Business papers = used when asked about information you do not what to disclose. Also can be used in reference to rolling papers. What have you = etc. I’m a brother shamus!= i’m with you man Not the rug, man = You’ve destroyed something of value to me. Joo said it, mang = I agree with your opinion. What in God’s name are you blathering about? = I don’t understand. That must be exhausting = Used when someone tells you what philosophical/religious system they belong to. Bummer man. That’s a bummer. = Term of commiseration. Micturate = urinate. This aggression will not stand = You’ve got to do something about this. It really ties the room together = I like it. Don’t be fatuous = Don’t be stupid. Bones, clams = Money. That had not occurred to us, Dude = I hadn’t thought of that. Cleft asshole = Annoying weirdo. Helluva caucasian = Strong drink. Thankie = Thank you. See you further on up the trail = Bye. Sometimes you eat the bar and sometimes the bar eats you = Oh well. A smarter feller than myself once said = Used before quoting anything. Gotta keep my mind limber = Said before indulging in any drug or alcohol. Doesn’t anyone around here give a shit about the rules? = Exlamation for when things get really out of hand. Not necessarily meant negatively. Human Paraquat = A mean and selfish person. The Man in the Black Pajamas = A worthy adversary. Draw a line in the sand = Refuse to be taken advantage of. Yeah well, that’s just, ya know, like, your opinion, man = You’re welcome to your viewpoint. Strikes and gutters = you win some, you lose some. New shit has come to light, man = you are operating on old information. You’re not wrong, you’re just an asshole – You’re missing the point. Wouldn’t hold out much hope for the tape deck though – Your chances are slim. You can add “or the Creedence” after a pause for emphasis. He treats objects like women, man – He’s a womanizer. Uh, it’s down there somewhere, let me take another look – Quit asking me the same question. C’mon man, I’ve had a rough day and I hate the fucking Eagles – Keep the noise down. I’m uh, just gonna go find a cash machine – I’ll be right back. Stay out of Malibu, Deadbeat – Don’t come back. He draws alot of water in this town – He’s a big shot. He’s a good man, and thorough – He’s a good man. Who the fuck are the Knutsons? – I don’t know what you’re talking about. Not exactly a lightweight – Someone who has achieved something admirable. And a good day to you, sir! – Enthusiastic greeting directed towards someone who is not exactly a lightweight. Are we going to split hairs here? – Let’s not get caught up in the particulars. Lodged against an abutment – All fucked up. Ah, nice marmot – That is unexpected, but interesting. …And proud we are of all of them – An expression of pride for a person or people not because you’re actually proud but because you’re supposed to be proud. Bunch of fucking amateurs – Unworthy adversaries. You got a date Wednesday, baby! – You can run but you can’t hide. The ringer cannot look empty – Said anytime anything needs replenishing or filling You mean, beyond pacifism? – Said whenever it’s pointed out that someone’s got a problem, or problems. Nothing is fucked here, dude – Everything’s going to be okay. I’m not trying to scam anyone here – You can trust me. My career’s slowed down a little – I’m not having a lot of success lately. The toilet seat is up, man! – offered as indisputable proof of a man’s marital status Where’s the money, Lebowski? – What are you hiding? Ever thus to deadbeats – You deserve this Am I wrong? – I’m pretty sure I’m right. (Followed by “Okay, then.”) No funny stuff – You’re not dealing with morons here. We fuck you ups – Lighthearted threat Fuck it, man. Lets go bowling – In the grand scheme of things, it’s not worth it
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