A Dictionary of Handyman Lingo

The handyman lingo is part of my own vocabulary. Intensive field study and on-the-job experience leads me to what I believe is the most accurate definitions for the lingo. Many different scenarios lead to my first hand knowledge of the words. Other workers direct certain words toward me or other workers. From my observations, I discover the meanings of the words. The dictionary is not perfect, though. The words contained are only my general opinions. Different handymen across the world use different words in different contexts. As with most languages, different dialects and pronunciations exist. As far as I am concerned, my dictionary is a true accomplishment. I break a code that shrouds itself in secrecy for some time. I hope you enjoy.
Angle-of-the-dangle (n.) ~ the size, dimensions, or location of something that is remembered by purely looking at the object, a skill that comes with much experience. If you want to tell me that 2x4 is a 4x4, I’m not going to argue with you, just don’t come crying to me when my project is better than yours.
Blood-feud (n.) ~ a common occurrence in cramped places, while one is working, one or more fingers decide that they want to be bashed off of something and bleed. The event causes the worker to kick a nearby object, causing more pain in the foot making the problem worse. The worker will forget about his hand, worry about his foot, and go back to work.
Bollix (n.) ~ the favorite expletive from our friends up north. Everyone loves a country with a maple leaf on a flag. Then again, it is also the country that puts “eh” in every sentence. Also, the word pertains to the term of “endearment” for the new guy. As in, “you bollix get over here!”
Foreman (n.) ~ the one guy in a crew that thinks he knows everything, tries to teach you a better way of fixing something, breaks it in the process, then sets you back some money and doesn’t repay you. The foreman isn’t on my crew, he is not my problem.
Garbage-monger (n.) ~ one who typically stands around and does absolutely nothing while the others work their tails off, yet still receives credit. In the case of PennDOT, he is the one normally leaning on a shovel.
to Jerryrig (v.) ~ while short on proper supplies and/or time, it is the act of quickly fixing something with sub-par materials that will be properly fixed later, maybe, it depends if you’re lazy. For example, the little Dutch boy jerryrigged the leak in the dam by jamming his finger into it.
Mud-hat (n.) ~ event during masonry construction when the idiot working on top of a wall forgets to scrape the excess cement, called mud, off of a block and lets it fall onto the person working below. I might still have some bits left.
to Phanagel (v.) ~ to gently coax an object into place with some amount of force. That is if your definition of gently coaxing an object is hitting with a hammer. It works for me, when in doubt, hit or phanagel, it.
to Relax (v.) ~ while on a stressful worksite, it is generally the act of taking a large, heavy object and wailing on a smaller object until it is no more. Synonyms include the words stress relief. Any man can relax by sitting on his couch. It is a lot more fun to obliterate a cinderblock into dust with a sledge hammer.
to Sneeze-guard (v.) ~ when working under a cramped sink or other plumbing job, it is the precautionary move to pad all pipes that one will be working near. A violent sneeze could cause the head to travel in a forward motion toward a nearby pipe, causing a headache or a loss of consciousness. If you’re getting paid by the job, being unconscious is bad for business. If you’re getting paid by the hour, call it a job risk.