stal·wart [stawl-wert] 
–noun
1. a physically strong and stout person; one who steadfastly supports an organization or cause.
2. Chuck Hayes.
Origin: Albequerque Thunderbirds.
—Synonyms
force, loyalist, staple.
hid·e·ous [hid-ee-uhs] 
–adjective
1. horrible or frightful to the senses; repulsive; very ugly: a hideous monster.
2. Adidas Kobe II moon boots.
Origin: Adidas; a brand that specializes in soccer shoes.
—Synonyms
ugly, appalling, ghastly, Nike Kobe III.
jour·ney·man [jur-nee-muhn] 
–noun
1. An experienced and competent but undistinguished worker, athlete, or performer.
2. Kevin Ollie.
Origin: Eh… whichever of the 11 teams he played for first.
—Synonyms
elder statesman, seasoned veteran, Jim Jackson.
hu·mil·i·ate [hyoo-mil-ee-eyt] 
–verb
1. to cause a person a painful loss of pride, self-respect, or dignity; to embarrass or put down.
2. to do what Steve Francis once did to Troy Hudson.
Origin: Late 1990s; Houston, TX.
—Synonyms
shame, conquer, crush, AI’s double cross on AD.
shame·ful [sheym-fuhl] 
–adjective
1. causing shame: shameful behavior.
2. unexpectedly slapping a man in the face and then beckpeddling at the speed of light; being 6’8 and fleeing from Nate Robinson as if he was Godzilla.
Origin: December 16, 2006; Madison Square Garden.
—Synonyms
dastardly, disgraceful, dishonorable.
