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Haddockism

Insulting someone with colorful or preposterous over the top wind-baggery. The purpose is to legally evade going to the DH by being "colorful." Named for Captain Haddock in the Tin Tin comic.

Original definition 31 December 2010 3:51 PM by John the OFM .

Last revised 6 January 2011 7:45 PM by Editor in Chief Bill .