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.
about 1 year ago arby said:AmHer via Bartleby sez:
VARIANT FORMS: also sock·dol·o·ger NOUN: Slang 1. A conclusive blow or remark. 2. Something outstanding. ETYMOLOGY: Origin unknown.
cf doxology
Oh, but I'm sure you can, jennarenn, here in Wordieville. :-)
I love that you love that expression. Almost makes me wish I could carry it off.
Well, that's just tits.
(Note: See vitamin h. Thanks adoarns!)
A few Wordies were arranging a search party, c_b.
Oh dude, I am so pissed off at being kept away from Wordie!! *pouts*
Hey, c_b, you're back from your Wordie holiday. Good to see you again :-)
Is this related to "sockdologizing old man-trap" as in the play "Our American Cousin"?
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.
VARIANT FORMS: also sock·dol·o·ger
NOUN: Slang 1. A conclusive blow or remark. 2. Something outstanding.
ETYMOLOGY: Origin unknown.