Listing (nautical)

Listing" is a nautical term to describe when a vessel takes on water and tilts to one side. A ship can list either to port (left) or starboard (right). By contrast, a ship is said to be "trimming" when she tips forward or backward.

Pyrrhic victory

A victory in name only. Your losses outweigh your gains.

Pico victory

A small victory.

Obsequious

A real Victor.

Auto defenestration

To throw yourself out a window.

Squaaaaaawk!

Jurassic Park.