First name in '50s comedy

Usage examples of desi.

Desi the First tackled Sam perilously close to the lowered tailgate of A pickup truck, while Desi the Second held Devereaux's head and, ripping off his tie, stuffed it into his mouth.

THE ROAD TO OMAHA 193 Somewhat sheepishly, Desi the First emerged from a slatted dressing room door, followed by a generously endowed dark-haired girl who made it a point to stretch and check her measuring tape while adjusting her blouse.

He, too, was in tails and there was no question about it, Desi the First also cut a striking figure.

The bellboy, whose name was Raul, was overjoyed as his first communication with Desi the First consisted of the following-freely translated.

The five fugitives from the Ritz-Carlton stood side by side at the southeast comer of the hotel waiting for the arrival of Desi One and Two.

The fourth and last assassin Hawkins left to his adjutant, Desi the First.

For what seemed like the better part of an hour, but in reality was barely eight minutes, Desi the First remame immobile barely breathing, and then a door opened two doors to @is left and a man in a black raincoat came out, an automatic in his hand.

And when they've just about got their heads in place, Desi Two, who's not only a fine mechanic but also, I'm informed by Desi the First, an accomplished cook, will lace their chow with a sauce comprised of tomatoes, tequila, gin, brandy, pharmaceutical grain alcohol, and a liquid sedative of indeterminate potency that will provide us with Miss Redwing's guarantee.

Mac's next move was to diffuse the Suicidal Six, who, according to Desi the First, were in total disrepair, thanks to Desi the Second's culinary talents.

Crescendos of triumph filled the room as Desi the First walked to the staircase and spoke to the Hawk.

For the first time since their initial encounter in the men's room at Logan Airport, Desi the First looked disapprovingly at the Hawk.

Spared Desi the Second's more deleterious culinary fare, refreshed by large amounts of wholesome, restorative food, exercise, and a decent night's sleep without spiders crawling up the walls, all the members of the unit were fully recovered and in exuberant spirits.

However, they were not the Desi Arnazes anyone in the room had seen before.

Desi Romero and his cousin, Desi Gonza ez, who defected from "the intolerable situation in our homeland," will head up a Special Forces unit being formed at Benning after linguistic indoctrination and orthodontal treatment.

Gary saw Desi take Hiatus to their suite, after guiding Iris and Surprise to theirs.