noun. Someone well-versed in the ways of Kenneth the page. Or any Kenneth (for example, "Kenneth the Barbarian")
Real citation: "'Special K'. More devoted Tracy-ologists (or Kenneth-onomists) will probably remember exactly when he used this before, but all I have is a vague memory that he did at some point."
(Dec. 11, 2009, Television Without Pity, http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=3191546&view=findpost&p=12443341)
Made-up citation: "It usually takes years to be a respected Kenneth-onomist, but for $700 and sexual favors to be named later, I can get you on the fast track."
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
post-pie-pocalypse
noun. A Christmas tradition as old as Mrs. Claus snorkeling an elf.
Real citation: "@smille Hee! It's the post-pie-pocalypse traditional family squabble!"
(Nov. 27, 2009, Wendy A F G Stengel, Twitter, http://twitter.com/wendywoowho/statuses/6112130756)
Made-up citation: "This post-pie-pocalypse has been the worst ever. Even the food babies didn't make it..."
Real citation: "@smille Hee! It's the post-pie-pocalypse traditional family squabble!"
(Nov. 27, 2009, Wendy A F G Stengel, Twitter, http://twitter.com/wendywoowho/statuses/6112130756)
Made-up citation: "This post-pie-pocalypse has been the worst ever. Even the food babies didn't make it..."
Thursday, December 24, 2009
strip-club-ologist
noun. An expert in the only science that involves pasties.
Real citation: "@CashMcIntosh well excuse me mr strip-club-ologist and we should!"
(Dec. 2, 2009, MFgreatest, Twitter, http://twitter.com/MFgreatest/statuses/6279344449)
Made-up citation: "Can a Festivus pole be used as a stripper's pole? Better call the strip-club-ologist..."
Real citation: "@CashMcIntosh well excuse me mr strip-club-ologist and we should!"
(Dec. 2, 2009, MFgreatest, Twitter, http://twitter.com/MFgreatest/statuses/6279344449)
Made-up citation: "Can a Festivus pole be used as a stripper's pole? Better call the strip-club-ologist..."
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
un-blue-beanie-ization
noun. A process not unlike un-green-fez-ization.
Real citation: "Un-blue-beanie-ization complete."
(Dec. 1, 2009, Dave Simon, Twitter, http://twitter.com/ds/statuses/6240323181)
Made-up citation: "I hate going through un-blue-beanie-ization. The things I put up with to be in this death cult..."
Real citation: "Un-blue-beanie-ization complete."
(Dec. 1, 2009, Dave Simon, Twitter, http://twitter.com/ds/statuses/6240323181)
Made-up citation: "I hate going through un-blue-beanie-ization. The things I put up with to be in this death cult..."
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
jolly-old-elf-edness
noun. A quality that cannot be found in nubile young orcs.
Real citation: "Leftoverpalooza rounds out the holiday weekend nicely. Now fixing my gaze on Xmas, psyching up for jolly-old-elf-edness & roast beast."
(Nov. 29, 2009, Charlie Toft, Twitter, http://twitter.com/beer_guy/statuses/6187977970)
Made-up citation: "I admire your jolly-old-elf-edness! I would admire it more if you were not a 29-year-old Cylon."
Real citation: "Leftoverpalooza rounds out the holiday weekend nicely. Now fixing my gaze on Xmas, psyching up for jolly-old-elf-edness & roast beast."
(Nov. 29, 2009, Charlie Toft, Twitter, http://twitter.com/beer_guy/statuses/6187977970)
Made-up citation: "I admire your jolly-old-elf-edness! I would admire it more if you were not a 29-year-old Cylon."
Monday, December 21, 2009
dumplingasm
noun. A moment of dumpling-derived joy that could result in pregnancy.
Real citation: "@sinewave77 Are you trying to give me a dumplingasm?"
(Dec. 9, 2009, Sarah Stanton, Twitter, http://twitter.com/mallardbranx/status/6492051513)
Made-up citation: "My sister gave me three dumplingasms! Is that a crime against nature or what?"
Real citation: "@sinewave77 Are you trying to give me a dumplingasm?"
(Dec. 9, 2009, Sarah Stanton, Twitter, http://twitter.com/mallardbranx/status/6492051513)
Made-up citation: "My sister gave me three dumplingasms! Is that a crime against nature or what?"
Sunday, December 20, 2009
chode-dependent
adj. Sometimes, everything depends on a single chode.
Real citation: "(I would say chode-dependent) RT @margaretcho just said he was 'Chodependent'"
(Dec. 12, 2009, excitedstoat, Twitter, http://twitter.com/excitedstoat/status/6610053559)
Made-up citation: "Probably one of the least common words in wedding vows is chode-dependent. But higgledy-piggledy turns up five times a month."
Real citation: "(I would say chode-dependent) RT @margaretcho just said he was 'Chodependent'"
(Dec. 12, 2009, excitedstoat, Twitter, http://twitter.com/excitedstoat/status/6610053559)
Made-up citation: "Probably one of the least common words in wedding vows is chode-dependent. But higgledy-piggledy turns up five times a month."
Saturday, December 19, 2009
bacon-fucking-geddon
noun. This would be a good death. A very good death.
Real citation: "@MargoEve According to everyone on my friendslist, it's bacon-fucking-geddon. seems to scare the shit out of everyone. had no *fucking* idea"
(Nov. 24, 2009, Scott DeathBoy, Twitter, http://twitter.com/deathboyuk/statuses/6003723971)
Made-up citation: "When faced with a mutant pig-man invasion, the only thing you can do is begin the bacon-fucking-geddon. At least that's what my bible tells me."
Real citation: "@MargoEve According to everyone on my friendslist, it's bacon-fucking-geddon. seems to scare the shit out of everyone. had no *fucking* idea"
(Nov. 24, 2009, Scott DeathBoy, Twitter, http://twitter.com/deathboyuk/statuses/6003723971)
Made-up citation: "When faced with a mutant pig-man invasion, the only thing you can do is begin the bacon-fucking-geddon. At least that's what my bible tells me."
Friday, December 18, 2009
day-facingable
adj. Can-go-on-y.
Real citation: "Feeling much more day-facingable after taking a little club nap. Wish I had something to show for the last eighteen hours, though."
(Dec. 10, 2009, indiamos, Twitter, http://twitter.com/indiamos/status/6536043675)
Made-up citation: "My therapist is working on my ability to be day-facingable. After that, she said we're going to have a talk about the hostages..."
Real citation: "Feeling much more day-facingable after taking a little club nap. Wish I had something to show for the last eighteen hours, though."
(Dec. 10, 2009, indiamos, Twitter, http://twitter.com/indiamos/status/6536043675)
Made-up citation: "My therapist is working on my ability to be day-facingable. After that, she said we're going to have a talk about the hostages..."
Thursday, December 17, 2009
de-bedsheet-ify
verb. Bedsheets go bye-bye. What will the chambermaid say?
Real citation: "I writhe around and de-bedsheet-ify every bed I am ever on."
(Nov. 29, 2009, Elana, Twitter, http://twitter.com/elana_s/statuses/6192684536)
Made-up citation: "Don't de-bedsheet-ify me, mister! Did Dr. Vargas send you?"
Real citation: "I writhe around and de-bedsheet-ify every bed I am ever on."
(Nov. 29, 2009, Elana, Twitter, http://twitter.com/elana_s/statuses/6192684536)
Made-up citation: "Don't de-bedsheet-ify me, mister! Did Dr. Vargas send you?"
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
eat-anything-and-not-become-a-fatass-itude
noun. Gluttonous and slim? USA! USA!
Real citation: "@mizzkaejae I am so incredibly envious of your eat-anything-and-not-become-a-fatass-itude >_____>"
(Dec. 3, 2009, Skifox, Twitter, http://twitter.com/foxonskis/statuses/6306751754)
Made-up citation: "My dog has ample amounts of eat-anything-and-not-become-a-fatass-itude. He doesn't gain an ounce, and he once ate a polar bear."
Real citation: "@mizzkaejae I am so incredibly envious of your eat-anything-and-not-become-a-fatass-itude >_____>"
(Dec. 3, 2009, Skifox, Twitter, http://twitter.com/foxonskis/statuses/6306751754)
Made-up citation: "My dog has ample amounts of eat-anything-and-not-become-a-fatass-itude. He doesn't gain an ounce, and he once ate a polar bear."
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Batriculture
noun. The culture of the Batman, from whence all others spring.
Real citation: "It's time to teach Batriculture to these savages..."
(Dec. 10, 2009, TimeLostBatman, Twitter, http://twitter.com/TimeLostBatman/status/6543914460)
Made-up citation: "Probably the trickiest part of Batriculture is knowing how often to water the boy wonder."
Real citation: "It's time to teach Batriculture to these savages..."
(Dec. 10, 2009, TimeLostBatman, Twitter, http://twitter.com/TimeLostBatman/status/6543914460)
Made-up citation: "Probably the trickiest part of Batriculture is knowing how often to water the boy wonder."
Monday, December 14, 2009
lepersploitation
noun. One of the least titillating genres I can think of, aside from Don Rickles-ploitation.
Real citation: "I'm starting a new sub-genre of lepersploitation literature with the first graphic installment of LARPing Lepers."
(Nov. 16, 2009, Erin Doherty, Twitter, http://twitter.com/erin_jamal/status/5831131338)
Made-up citation: "'Would you like to star in a lepersploitation flick?' is not an effective pickup line, even in Jersey."
Real citation: "I'm starting a new sub-genre of lepersploitation literature with the first graphic installment of LARPing Lepers."
(Nov. 16, 2009, Erin Doherty, Twitter, http://twitter.com/erin_jamal/status/5831131338)
Made-up citation: "'Would you like to star in a lepersploitation flick?' is not an effective pickup line, even in Jersey."
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Nicolas Cage-tastrophe
noun. A terrible natural event, almost as tragic as a Robin Williams-tastrophe.
Real citation: "Is KNOWING a misunderstood masterpiece or another Nicolas Cage-tastrophe? Share your thoughts below! http://bit.ly/7wzZnx"
(Dec. 3, 2009, Quickflix, Twitter, http://twitter.com/Quickflix/statuses/6324407757)
Made-up: "I've avoided almost all Nicolas Cage-tastrophes. It's been a good life."
Real citation: "Is KNOWING a misunderstood masterpiece or another Nicolas Cage-tastrophe? Share your thoughts below! http://bit.ly/7wzZnx"
(Dec. 3, 2009, Quickflix, Twitter, http://twitter.com/Quickflix/statuses/6324407757)
Made-up: "I've avoided almost all Nicolas Cage-tastrophes. It's been a good life."
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Kwanza-rita
noun. A holiday drink I'd be willing to mainline immediately.
Real citation: "Scotch Nog. This is the best idea I've had since Kwanza-ritas."
(Dec. 8, 2009, Michelle Wood, Twitter, http://twitter.com/EmLaRue/status/6479084067)
Made-up citation: "In my family, Festivus isn't complete without a Kwanza-rita and a big straw."
Real citation: "Scotch Nog. This is the best idea I've had since Kwanza-ritas."
(Dec. 8, 2009, Michelle Wood, Twitter, http://twitter.com/EmLaRue/status/6479084067)
Made-up citation: "In my family, Festivus isn't complete without a Kwanza-rita and a big straw."
Friday, December 11, 2009
projectile-vomit-tastic
adj. Bazooka-barf-tacular.
Real citation: "I ignored my general slight intolerance to dairy stuff, because it's no biggie. My main thing I avoid, strangely, is cod. It's the only fish where even eating a small amount makes me go all Linda Blair projectile-vomit-tastic. |-("
(Aug. 13, 2008, Livejournal, http://ewx.livejournal.com/491247.html?thread=3343599#t3343599)
Made-up citation: "How do you like my poetry? Thumbs up, thumbs down, or projectile-vomit-tastic?"
Real citation: "I ignored my general slight intolerance to dairy stuff, because it's no biggie. My main thing I avoid, strangely, is cod. It's the only fish where even eating a small amount makes me go all Linda Blair projectile-vomit-tastic. |-("
(Aug. 13, 2008, Livejournal, http://ewx.livejournal.com/491247.html?thread=3343599#t3343599)
Made-up citation: "How do you like my poetry? Thumbs up, thumbs down, or projectile-vomit-tastic?"
Thursday, December 10, 2009
business-man-donkey-thing
noun. An unholy crossbreed, probably created by the government or your mom.
Real citation: "Uh, hi there business-man-donkey-thing hanging out on Carmine: http://twitpic.com/s4hrl"
(Dec. 4, 2009, Ben Breier, Twitter, http://twitter.com/misterdisco/status/6345385350)
Made-up citation: "I got a business-man-donkey-thing for Christmas. I asked for a pony. I hate my life."
Real citation: "Uh, hi there business-man-donkey-thing hanging out on Carmine: http://twitpic.com/s4hrl"
(Dec. 4, 2009, Ben Breier, Twitter, http://twitter.com/misterdisco/status/6345385350)
Made-up citation: "I got a business-man-donkey-thing for Christmas. I asked for a pony. I hate my life."
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
boo-hoovianism
noun. A weepy philosophy quite unrelated to choo-choovianism
Real citation: "A misanthropic friend emailed me today to complain about sentimental 'save-the-animals boo-hoovianism.'
I disagree with what he says, but I will fight to the death to promote his neologism as Word of the Year.
(Well, maybe not to the *death* exactly....)"
(Dec. 4, 2009, Jonathan Lighter, American Dialect Society listserv)
Made-up citation: "I subscribe to the school of boo-hoovianism. I even believe that fish and New Zealanders have souls and feel pain."
Real citation: "A misanthropic friend emailed me today to complain about sentimental 'save-the-animals boo-hoovianism.'
I disagree with what he says, but I will fight to the death to promote his neologism as Word of the Year.
(Well, maybe not to the *death* exactly....)"
(Dec. 4, 2009, Jonathan Lighter, American Dialect Society listserv)
Made-up citation: "I subscribe to the school of boo-hoovianism. I even believe that fish and New Zealanders have souls and feel pain."
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
flatul-ometer
noun. A keen, you-smelt-it-you-dealt-it-detecting device.
Real citation: "Flatul-ometer reading v high on train. Morning guffs aplenty from co-commuters. Breathing through jumper. Wrong."
(Nov. 27, 2009, Steve Potter, Twitter, http://twitter.com/stevepotter1/statuses/6106163772)
Made-up citation: "Can you get your gaydar and flatul-ometer repaired at the same shop?"
Real citation: "Flatul-ometer reading v high on train. Morning guffs aplenty from co-commuters. Breathing through jumper. Wrong."
(Nov. 27, 2009, Steve Potter, Twitter, http://twitter.com/stevepotter1/statuses/6106163772)
Made-up citation: "Can you get your gaydar and flatul-ometer repaired at the same shop?"
Monday, December 07, 2009
abso-aaaaahh-choo-lutely
adv. Fuckin' allergies. I hate God, and he hates me.
Real citation: "@sneakertim Abso-- aaaaahh-CHOO! --lutely."
(June 11, 2009, Matt Powell, Twitter, http://twitter.com/fauxparse/statuses/2125365078)
Made-up citation: "I like cats. I would have cats, if I weren't abso-aaaaahh-choo-lutely certain they would kill me to death with a vengeance."
Real citation: "@sneakertim Abso-- aaaaahh-CHOO! --lutely."
(June 11, 2009, Matt Powell, Twitter, http://twitter.com/fauxparse/statuses/2125365078)
Made-up citation: "I like cats. I would have cats, if I weren't abso-aaaaahh-choo-lutely certain they would kill me to death with a vengeance."
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