A teacher might say it of a test, if a student suddenly improved their performance after receiving poor marks. In a sense, the test result was the catalyst that sparked off a reaction in the student, stirring them into action!
Best Answer: Yeah, The Big Lebowski - one of my all time favorites. It basically means he is an easy going fellow and is pretty content to go along with whatever is happening. The main character, of course, is nicknamed The Dude. The verb abide has a number of meanings. The Dude: Yeah, well. The Dude abides.
My boyfriend is really anal about his car.She's anal about her clothes. See more words with the same meaning: picky, strict. Last edited on Jan 03 2013. Submitted by Anabel L. from West Covina, CA, USA on Mar 10 2006. notes. Sometimes shortened to anal.He is very anal about his job. Last edited on Apr 26 2013.