
I am new......what does WAG mean? - Straight Dope
Jun 19, 2000 · What does WAG mean, when you are replying to a thread? My best guess is “Wise-Ass Guess”, or something to that effect. Thanks!
What is a "dog-end?" - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
Jul 20, 2008 · In “Aqualung” by Jethro Tull: “Leg hurting bad…as he bends to pick a dog-end.” What is this supposed to mean? I have never heard that term outside of that song. Is it British …
Admittedly a stupid question: What does WAG stand for?
Dec 25, 2000 · OP wasn’t hard, but what in the world does WAG mean. I’ve seen it in context several times, but I still can’t get a handle on it. It seems to be used in place of What I’d …
Meaning of "He who wants his dog killed has only to say he's mad."
I have to write a story about that proverb that uses it as a moral. Unfortunatly I can’t understand exactly what He who wants his dog killed has only to say he’s (the dog) mad means. Can …
Military term: 5 by 5. Origin? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
Oct 19, 2000 · I heard this term in movie Aliens 2. As the shuttle craft was departing the mother ship, the pilot called out, “We’re in the pipe 5 by 5.” Do you think this has the same meaning as …
Etymology of "The Fuzz" as slang for police - Straight Dope
Sep 15, 2003 · Where did the term “the Fuzz” come from? My WAG would be truckers, but what is the meaning behind it?
Ten-hut?? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board
Apr 6, 2013 · An army or police officer comes into a room and someone always says this word and the men come to “attention”. How did the word “attention” morph into “ten-hut”? Or am I …
Dungeon Crawler Carl? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope
Dec 29, 2025 · They’re really pushing me to read some novel series called “Dungeon Crawler Carl”, claiming it’s the funniest, best fantasy they’ve read ever.
Origin of the name "Dagwood" - Cafe Society - Straight Dope
Jan 18, 2022 · Dagworth was a village containing a Mill, 2 Churches, 10 beasts and 40 goats.” HouseOfNames Dagwood Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms View …
British slang question: "Pull the other one" - Straight Dope
Feb 19, 2004 · I may already know the answer to this, but I wanted to ask to be sure. What is the meaning of the phrase “Pull the other one” as in the following exchange from Monty Python’s …