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big fish

noun: An important person or entity.

weasel

noun: 1. Any of various small slender carnivorous mammals of the genus Mustela. 2. A sneaky, cunning person. verb intr.: 1. To …

eager beaver

noun: One who is enthusiastic and hard-working, sometimes to the point of being overzealous.

reptilian

adjective: 1. Contemptible. 2. Treacherous. 3. Like a reptile.

nothingburger

noun: Someone or something that turns out to be inconsequential.

cold turkey

noun: 1. An abrupt and complete withdrawal, especially from an addiction. 2. A frank and direct expression of views. adjective: Abrupt and …

gravy train

noun: A situation offering a lot of money or benefits for little work.

tzimmes

noun: 1. Fuss; confusion. 2. A stew of fruits and vegetables, and sometimes meat.

yesterweek

noun: Last week. adverb: During last week.

diegetic

adjective: Happening inside a story.

ekphrasis

noun: A description of or commentary on a work of visual art.

theophoric

adjective: Having or derived from the name of a god.

heightism

noun: Discrimination based on height, especially the unfair treatment of people who are short.

Momus

noun: A carping critic.

epicure

noun: 1. A person with refined taste, especially in food or wine. 2. A person devoted to sensual pleasure.

thespian

noun: An actor. adjective: Relating to drama.

Don Quixote

noun: Someone who is unrealistic, naive, chivalrous, idealistic, etc. to an absurd degree.

Machiavellianism

noun: The use of unscrupulous means, cunning, and deceit in pursuit of power, especially in politics.

prudish

adjective: Overly concerned with propriety or decorum, especially in matters of sex.

dapper

adjective: 1. Stylish in dress. 2. Small and active.