facetious
31Facetiously — Facetious Fa*ce tious, a. [Cf. F. fac[ e]tieux. See {Faceti[ae]}.] 1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion. [1913 Webster] 2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious… …
32Facetiousness — Facetious Fa*ce tious, a. [Cf. F. fac[ e]tieux. See {Faceti[ae]}.] 1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion. [1913 Webster] 2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious… …
33Adam's ale — Facetious. water. [1635 45] * * * …
34casting couch — Facetious. a couch in the office of a casting director, supposedly used with actors or actresses willing to trade sexual favors for roles. [1940 45] * * * …
35Chinese copy — Facetious (sometimes offensive). an exact copy, including all errors. [1915 20] * * * …
36circular file — Facetious. a wastebasket. [1945 50] * * * …
37Great White Father — Facetious. 1. the president of the U.S. 2. any man who holds a position of great authority. [1915 20, Amer.; after the epithet supposedly used for the U.S. president by American Indians in the 19th century] * * * …
38hen fruit — Facetious. a hen s egg or eggs. [1850 55, Amer.] * * * …
39honey bucket — Facetious Older Use. a container for excrement, as in an outdoor toilet. [1930 35] * * * …
40honey wagon — Facetious Older Use. 1. a wagon or truck for collecting and carrying excrement or manure. 2. a manure spreader, as on a farm. 3. a truck or trailer containing several toilets and used as a mobile rest room. Also called honey truck. [1910 15] * *… …
