Pitch

When asked for a word that defines what I think of when I think of "your neighbour to the south."

noun

1. a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of organic materials and especially tars

4. any of various artificial mixtures resembling resinous or bituminous pitches  

verb 1

to cover, smear, or treat with or as if with pitch

verb 2

1. to erect and fix firmly in place 

2. to throw usually with a particular objective or toward a particular point

c. to put aside or discard by or as if by throwing 

3. to present or advertise especially in a high-pressure way 

b. to attempt to persuade especially with a sales pitch

c. to present (a movie or program idea) for consideration (as by a TV producer)

4. to cause to be at a particular level 

5. to utter glibly and insincerely

7. to hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with backspin so that it rolls very little after striking the green

8. to fall precipitately or headlong