Glossary
Always Expanding
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Ace A team’s top starting pitcher.
Anachronism Something appearing outside its proper time; in THH, evidence that history is porous.
Anfield Home of Liverpool FC; a civic cathedral of working-class identity.
Archives (Currently Excavating) Recovered fragments of the past whose authenticity remains negotiable.
Aroma Profile The composite scent of cannabis shaped by terpene content.
Around the Horn Infield ritual of throwing the ball around the bases after an out.
Ash Test Folk method judging cannabis purity by ash color.
At-Bat (AB) A batter’s official plate appearance.
Axe Slang for a guitar; both tool and weapon.
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​Bang-Bang Play A close play where ball and runner arrive nearly simultaneously.
Base Knock A clean single.
Battle Llamadoodle A state in which a domestic llamadoodle is capable of wielding its pom-pom tail as a mace.
Beanball A pitch thrown at a batter; dangerous and controversial.
Bedroom Player A guitarist who performs exclusively at home while owning arena-ready gear.
Big Fly A celebratory call for a home run.
Boot Room Liverpool FC symbol of continuity, humility, and shared knowledge.
Bomb Slang for a towering home run.
Bong Water-filtered device for inhaling cannabis smoke.
Boutique Small-batch gear marketed as transformative; often expensive.
Broad-Spectrum Cannabis extract containing multiple cannabinoids but no THC.
Buds Cannabis flowers used ritually for hospitality and relaxation.
Bullpen Area where relief pitchers warm up; also the relief corps.
C
Can of Corn An easy fly ball.
Cannabinoids Active compounds in cannabis such as THC and CBD.
Canonical Artifact An object treated as authoritative regardless of origin.
Case Queen A pristine instrument preserved rather than played.
Caught Looking Strikeout without swinging.
Chin Music High-and-tight pitch meant to move a batter off the plate.
Chops Technical proficiency and fluency on an instrument.
Cleanup Hitter Fourth spot in the lineup expected to drive in runs.
COâ‚‚ Extraction Pressurized method for producing cannabis concentrates.
Curing Drying cannabis to preserve flavor and smoothness.
Cup of Coffee A very brief stint in the major leagues; a lifetime achievement measured in days.
D
Dab A small dose of cannabis concentrate vaporized and inhaled.
Dealer’s Choice A flexible approach to method when outcomes support harm reduction or flourishing.
Decarboxylation The heat-driven process that converts THCA into psychoactive THC.
Determinism The idea that all events, including human actions, are caused by prior conditions.
Dialectic A method of reasoning through opposing ideas to reach deeper understanding.
Dinger A home run.
Dispensary A licensed retailer of cannabis products.
Double Play Two outs recorded on one continuous play.
Duck Snort A soft blooper that drops in for a hit.
E
Ejection Removal from a game by an umpire.
Empiricism The view that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience.
Endocannabinoid System The body’s regulatory network influencing mood, appetite, pain, and homeostasis.
Entourage Effect The theory that cannabinoids and terpenes work synergistically to shape overall effects.
Error A defensive misplay that allows a runner to advance.
Existentialism The philosophy that individuals create meaning through choice and action.
F
Filthy Descriptor for a pitch with devastating movement or deception.
Fizz Harsh, brittle distortion artifact often blamed on gear, settings, or the universe.
Flower Cannabis buds cultivated for their cannabinoid and terpene content.
Fourth-Wall Elasticity Reality acknowledging its framing without collapsing into self-awareness.
Frozen Rope A hard-hit line drive that travels on a low, fast trajectory.
Full-Spectrum Cannabis extract preserving the full range of cannabinoids and terpenes.
Four-Bagger A home run.
G
G.A.S. Guitar Acquisition Syndrome - Where just one more guitar will complete the collection.
Gapper A ball hit into the outfield gap, often resulting in extra bases.
Ganja Global slang for cannabis with roots in Sanskrit and Caribbean usage.
Gear Page Online forums where musicians debate tone, circuitry, and authenticity with theological intensity.
Gig-Ready A state in which gear functions properly and is unlikely to fail in public.
Glassware Pipes, bongs, and other smoking devices made of glass.
Golden Sombrero Four strikeouts by the same player in a single game.
Go Yard To hit a home run.
Grand Slam A home run hit with all bases occupied.
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Half-Stack A guitar amplifier setup consisting of a head and one 4x12 speaker cabinet
Hash Concentrated cannabis resin collected from trichomes and pressed into blocks or balls.
Headroom The amount of clean volume available before distortion occurs.
Hemp Low-THC cannabis cultivated for fiber, seed, or CBD production.
Home Run More research is needed on this.
Honky A midrange-heavy tone quality, often used critically but occasionally sought intentionally.
Humanism A philosophy emphasizing human welfare, dignity, and reason as the basis for ethics.
Humbucker A dual-coil guitar pickup designed to reduce noise while producing a thicker, warmer tone.
Hybrid A cannabis cultivar bred from indica and sativa lineages.
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Ibanez Japanese guitar manufacturer known for fast necks, precision builds, favored by technical players.
In the Hole The batter scheduled to hit after the on-deck hitter.
Indica A traditional cannabis classification associated with relaxing effects; AKA: "in 'da couch"
Infusion The process of incorporating cannabinoids into oils, butter, alcohol, or other mediums.
Inside Corner The part of the strike zone closest to the batter.
Intonation The accuracy of a guitar’s pitch along the fretboard, adjusted to ensure guitar stays in tune.
J
Jack A home run.
Jam Shot Weak contact off the bat handle resulting in a soft, often lucky hit.
Jazzmaster Fender guitar model known for its offset body and adoption by surf and indie musicians.
JEM Ibanez signature model designed with Steve Vai, known for its unapologetic virtuoso aesthetics.
Jangle A bright, chiming guitar tone associated with 12-string electrics and clean amplification.
Joint Cannabis rolled in paper for smoking.
K
K Scorebook symbol for a strikeout.
Kief Loose cannabis trichomes collected from the surface of flower.
Knob-Twiddling The obsessive adjustment of amp or pedal controls in pursuit of marginal tonal improvements.
Knuckleball A low-spin pitch that moves unpredictably on its way to the plate.
Kop, The The iconic terrace at Anfield representing collective voice, working-class solidarity, and the emotional center of Liverpool FC support.
Kramer Guitar manufacturer associated with 1980s high-performance instruments, Floyd Rose tremolos, and unapologetic shred-era aesthetics.
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LFC Liverpool Football Club, symbol of working-class solidarity and collective identity.
Laser Show Slang for a home run or a barrage of extra-base hits.
Leather A great defensive play, as in “flashed the leather.”
Leave the Yard To hit a home run.
Les Paul Gibson’s single-cut electric guitar associated with thick tone, long sustain, and heroic posture.
Limonene A citrus-scented terpene associated with elevated mood and stress relief.
Lineup Card The official batting order submitted before a game.
Live Resin Cannabis concentrate made from fresh-frozen plants to preserve terpene profiles.
Llamadoodle Trendy cross breed of llama and poodle which may or not possess mystical powers.
Low-Stakes Mythology The elevation of ordinary habits and rituals into enduring lore through repetition and belief.
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Marshall Amps British amplifier brand known for powerful midrange, overdrive, and the defining roar of rock guitar.
Materialism The view that reality is fundamentally physical rather than spiritual.
Marxism A political and economic theory analyzing class struggle, labor, and capital, often invoked in discussions of power and systems.
Meatball An easy pitch over the plate that is likely to be hit hard.
Mendoza Line A batting average around .200, the unofficial threshold of offensive futility.
Metaphysical Relating to questions of existence, reality, and the nature of being beyond the physical world.
Metrics Quantitative measures used to evaluate performance, often mistaken for meaning.
Microdosing Consuming very small amounts of cannabis to achieve subtle therapeutic effects.
Modeler A digital device that simulates amplifiers and effects, inspiring convenience and endless analog-versus-digital debates.
Mojo An intangible quality attributed to vintage gear, long use, or mysterious provenance.
Moonshot A towering home run hit with dramatic height and distance.
Moral Luck The idea that outcomes beyond one’s control influence moral judgment.
Myrcene An earthy, musky terpene associated with relaxation and sedation.
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Neck Dive A tendency for a guitar’s headstock to drop when worn on a strap due to weight imbalance.
Neck Through Guitar construction in which the neck runs through the body, increasing sustain and structural stability.
Nihilism The belief that life lacks inherent meaning or value.
No-Doubter A home run that is immediately and unmistakably destined to clear the fence.
No-No Slang for a no-hitter.
NOS New Old Stock; unused vintage components revered for presumed tonal superiority.
Nubber A weak ground ball that barely rolls.
Nug A dense, high-quality cannabis bud.
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OBP On-base percentage; a measure of how often a player reaches base.
OG Originally “Ocean Grown,” now shorthand for classic or foundational cannabis strains.
OPS On-base plus slugging; a quick measure of a hitter’s overall offensive effectiveness.
Offset Body Guitar design with asymmetrical waist contours, associated with comfort and models like the Jazzmaster and Jaguar.
Oil Cannabis extract used in vaping, edibles, and tinctures.
On-Deck The next batter due up.
Opposite Field Hitting the ball to the side of the field opposite the batter’s pull direction.
Overdrive Amplifier or pedal distortion created by pushing a signal beyond clean headroom.
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Paint the Corners Pitching to the extreme edges of the strike zone.
Pacifism The ethical position that violence is unjustifiable and conflicts should be resolved through nonviolent means.
Paradox A statement or situation that appears contradictory yet may reveal a deeper truth.
Parking-Lot Special A massive home run hit far beyond the stadium.
Pascal, Blaise philosopher and mathematician known for Pascal’s Wager, arguing belief may be the safest bet in an uncertain universe.
Paul Reed Smith Guitar manufacturer known for meticulous craftsmanship, hybrid design philosophy, and instruments bridging vintage warmth with modern precision.
Peavey American amplifier and guitar company associated with reliability, affordability, and the working musician.
Pericles Athenian statesman associated with the refinement of civic rhetoric, shaping public persuasion as a tool of democracy.
Pedalboard Creep The gradual expansion of effects pedals until transport becomes a logistical exercise.
Pick Attack The audible impact of the pick on the strings, central to articulation and feel.
Pickoff A throw to a base intended to catch a runner off guard.
Pine Tar A sticky substance applied to bats or fingers to improve grip.
Pinene A pine-scented terpene associated with alertness and focus.
Plank Affectionate slang for a solid-body electric guitar.
Pragmatism The philosophy that truth is measured by practical consequences and usefulness.
Pull Side The side of the field a batter naturally hits toward.
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Quality Start A pitching performance of at least six innings allowing three or fewer earned runs.
Quarter Seven grams of cannabis flower.
Quack A weak, fluttering hit resembling a duck’s wounded flight.
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Rationalism The view that reason is the primary source of knowledge and truth.
RBI Runs batted in; the number of runs scored as a direct result of a batter’s action.
Relativism The view that truth and morality depend on context, perspective, or cultural framework.
Relic’d Artificial aging applied to instruments to simulate decades of wear.
Replacement Level The baseline performance used to measure player value; philosophically unsettling.
Rhetoric The art of persuasion through language, central to civic discourse and public life.
Rhubarb A baseball brawl or heated on-field confrontation.
Rig A musician’s complete gear setup, including instruments, amplification, and effects.
Rosin A solventless cannabis concentrate produced using heat and pressure.
Round-Tripper A home run.
Ruderalis An autoflowering cannabis subspecies known for resilience and rapid growth.
Rundown A defensive play in which a runner is trapped between bases.
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Salami Slang for a grand slam.
Sativa A traditional cannabis classification associated with energizing effects, though modern distinctions rely more on chemistry than plant shape.
Save A statistic awarded to a relief pitcher who preserves a win under specific conditions.
Scouser A person from Liverpool, associated with wit, resilience, and communal loyalty.
September Call-Up A late-season promotion when rosters expand, often representing hope in borrowed time.
Shanklyism A philosophy emphasizing dignity in labor, collective effort, and loyalty to the whole.
Skepticism A questioning attitude toward claims of certainty.
Slider A breaking pitch with sharp lateral movement.
SLG Slugging percentage; a measure of batting power.
Solventless Cannabis concentrates produced without chemical solvents.
Spanky A bright, percussive clean guitar tone.
Strain A cultivated variety of cannabis distinguished by genetics and chemical profile.
String Through A bridge design in which strings pass through the guitar body, believed to enhance sustain.
Stoicism A philosophy emphasizing resilience, self-control, and acceptance of what cannot be changed.
Suicide Squeeze A bunt play in which a runner breaks for home before contact.
Sweet Spot The precise setting where tone, volume, and feel align.
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Take To intentionally not swing at a pitch.
Take Him Deep To hit a home run.
Tank To hit a home run.
Tater To hit a home run.
Telecaster Fender’s slab-body electric guitar prized for twang, simplicity, and durability.
Terpenes Aromatic compounds in cannabis that influence flavor, scent, and effects.
Texas Leaguer A blooper that drops between infielders and outfielders for a hit.
THC Tetrahydrocannabinol; the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.
Three True Outcomes Plate appearances ending in a walk, strikeout, or home run.
Tonewood Debate The ongoing argument over whether wood type significantly affects electric guitar tone.
Trichomes Resin glands on cannabis flowers that produce cannabinoids and terpenes.
Tube Snob A musician who insists vacuum tubes are the only legitimate amplification method.
Turn Two A double play.
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Upper-Deck Job To hit a home run.
Upstate Slang for rural outdoor cannabis cultivation.
Utility Player A player capable of covering multiple positions.
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Vaporizer A device that heats cannabis without combustion to produce inhalable vapor.
Velocity The speed of a pitched baseball.
Vintage Correct Strict adherence to historically accurate specifications.
Volume Swell A guitar technique using the volume control to create a violin-like fade-in effect.
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Walk-Off A game-ending hit by the home team.
Wall of Sound A massive, layered guitar tone filling the sonic space.
WAR - Wins Above Replacement A metric estimating a player’s total value compared to a replacement-level player.
Wax A soft cannabis concentrate with a malleable texture.
Weaseltarianism A pragmatic humanist philosophy prioritizing flourishing, empathy, and harm reduction while permitting minor rule-bending when survival or justice requires it.
Weed League Ethos Cannabis as social glue, with ritual and camaraderie valued over competition.
Wheelhouse A hitter’s ideal pitch location.
Working-Class Romanticism Finding dignity, meaning, and quiet heroism in everyday labor.
Woodshedding Intense private practice undertaken to improve technique.
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XBH Extra-base hit; any hit that results in two or more bases.
Xylem & Phloem Plant vascular tissues responsible for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars.
Yakker Slang for a curveball.
Yard Job To hit a home run.
Yield The amount of cannabis produced from a harvest.
You’ll Never Walk Alone Anthem symbolizing solidarity and collective support among Liverpool supporters.
Zone The strike zone; also a state of peak focus and performance.
Zkittlez A flavor-forward cannabis cultivar known for sweet, fruit-like terpene profiles.