Movie Industry Jargon

noun a person who hangs around drugstores or pharmacies, especially one who is idle or not actually purchasing anything

• The film explored the life of a drugstore cowboy struggling with addiction.
• I heard that guy is a real drugstore cowboy, always hanging around the pharmacy looking for a fix.
• Don't trust that drugstore cowboy, he's always up to no good.
• She's a drugstore cowboy when it comes to shopping, always chasing after the latest trends.

noun a flattened appendage on various parts of the body of many aquatic animals, serving for balance and propulsion

verb to provide (a thing) with a fin or fins

• The company is currently working on finalizing the financial reports for the quarter.
• I just need to finetune a few details before submitting the project.
• Let's go to the beach and catch some fins!
• She felt like she was swimming against the current, struggling to reach the fin of her journey.

noun a complete failure

verb to fail completely

• The company's latest product release was a flop in the market.
• The new movie was a total flop, nobody liked it.
• That party last night was a flop, no one showed up.
• His plan to win the competition was a flop, it didn't work out as expected.

verb to strike forcefully

adjective to be exhausted or tired

adverb in a forceful or violent manner

• The suspect was whacked with a heavy object, causing severe injuries.
• I can't believe he just whacked the hornet's nest without thinking!
• She whacked that exam out of the park!
• The sudden change in weather really whacked my mood.