–noun Informal. the most fundamental considerations; essentials; realities
(usually used in the phrase get down to brass tacks).
-noun. short to medium pieces of fiction, carefully crafted by
dedicated worker monkeys.
–noun, plural -gies. 1. a representation or image, esp. sculptured, as on a
monument.
2. a crude representation of someone disliked, used for purposes of
ridicule.
—Idiom 3. in effigy, in public view in the form of an effigy: a leader
hanged in effigy by the mob.
–interjection 1. (used to express disapproval or disbelief): Hooey! You know
that's not true.
–noun 2. silly or worthless talk, writing, ideas, etc.; nonsense; bunk:
That's a lot of hooey and you know it!
-noun 3. fiction often found in internet based journals.