Wordie: Sockdolager: Comments

Comment by johnmperry, about 1 month ago

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:12:42 +0000

cf doxology

Comment by reesetee, 5 months ago

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:32:39 +0000

Oh, but I'm sure you can, jennarenn, here in Wordieville. :-)

Comment by jennarenn, 5 months ago

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:43:56 +0000

I love that you love that expression. Almost makes me wish I could carry it off.

Comment by chained_bear, 5 months ago

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:35:43 +0000

Well, that's just tits.

(Note: See vitamin h. Thanks adoarns!)

Comment by reesetee, 5 months ago

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:33:25 +0000

A few Wordies were arranging a search party, c_b.

Comment by chained_bear, 5 months ago

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:15:05 +0000

Oh dude, I am so pissed off at being kept away from Wordie!! *pouts*

Comment by John, 5 months ago

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:02:42 +0000

Hey, c_b, you're back from your Wordie holiday. Good to see you again :-)

Comment by chained_bear, 5 months ago

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:38:28 +0000

Is this related to "sockdologizing old man-trap" as in the play "Our American Cousin"?

Comment by AustinWords, 5 months ago

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:48:02 +0000

several other definitions include:

1. a decisive or conclusive reply in an argument or debate, as one that settles a matter, like when your Mom says, "Case closed!"
2. a combination of two hooks that close on each other when a fish bites the hook.
3. any unusually large object.

AmHer via Bartleby sez:

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:18:11 +0000

VARIANT FORMS: also sock·dol·o·ger
NOUN: Slang 1. A conclusive blow or remark. 2. Something outstanding.
ETYMOLOGY: Origin unknown.