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Post by Chicago Jake on Jan 2, 2006 14:56:45 GMT -6
I need a definition for a word. The Pampered Princess and I were watching "The Blues Brothers" and Steve Lawrence says to Jake and Elwood:
You guys are still wearing those focacta suits!
Does anyone know what the hell "focacta" means? I mean, by the context, it obviously appears to mean crazy or fucked up, but I was hoping to find a more formal definition somewhere. Thanks!......Jake (the other Jake)
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Post by Christinko on Jan 2, 2006 15:05:45 GMT -6
Can't find one one the Internet or any hard-copy dictionaries I have.
I think your meaning is on target given the way it's used in various sites that I found on Google.
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Post by innit Geezer on Jan 2, 2006 16:46:33 GMT -6
farkatk(e) lousy, ridiculous "That's a facacta idea." "You guys are still wearing those farkatke suits." Due to my vast nationality make-up some things come natural. There will be a quiz at the Piano Bar next time Jake! Love that movie, it has sooo many great moments. www.bergen.org/AAST/Projects/Yiddish/English/comwor.html |
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Post by Christinko on Jan 2, 2006 18:41:14 GMT -6
Gary! Brilliant brilliant brilliant! Thank you so much. That site taught me bunches.
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Post by innit Geezer on Jan 2, 2006 20:41:32 GMT -6
Chris, Glad I can return a favor. I'm also fluent in Swahili. The language is constructed similar to Spanish. The more one drinks everything sounds like Swahili anyway. Keeping up with the holidays can be brutal in my family. Ninaitwa Gary. Wewe unaitwaje? (My name is Gary. What's your name?) www.glcom.com/hassan/lessons/useful_swahili_words.html |
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Post by innit Geezer on Jan 2, 2006 21:11:14 GMT -6
Jongo Alosto Jabali (Swahili for "Back Broke Mountain")
Jongo Alosto Kilima (Swahili for "Back Broke Small Ass".... literally)
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Post by innit Geezer on Jan 2, 2006 21:31:49 GMT -6
Jongo Alosto Jabali (Swahili for "Back Broke Mountain") Jongo Alosto Kilima (Swahili for "Back Broke Small Ass".... literally) Dam, I have it backwards...it's Alosto Jongo Jabali (Swahili for "Back Broke Mountain") Alosto Jongo Kilima (Swahili for "Back Broke Small Ass".... literally) So embarrassing, my English, my Swahili all gone to shit. |
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Post by Cherbunny on Jan 2, 2006 23:14:16 GMT -6
Oy! I guess it's obvious I've lived by some jewish neighbors.
Shmuz (schmutz) and shvitsn are common words in my every day language.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jan 3, 2006 8:20:35 GMT -6
Thanks, Gary. That's exactly what I was looking for......Jake
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Post by innit Geezer on Jan 6, 2006 21:04:49 GMT -6
Thanks, Gary. That's exactly what I was looking for......Jake Gesundheit. |
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