Heptune's definitions

making shit up

The process by which some academics (especially those in sociology and education) develop theories, do research, and publish articles.

The idea that the mummy was Nefertiti was established by the process of making shit up.

by Heptune May 15, 2005

go in

(v) In skydiving, to fail to open the parachute, to fall to one's death.

Oh, my God, Joe's going in!

by Heptune May 14, 2005

extended use fee

(n) A library euphemism for an overdue fine.

I didn't return the book by the due date, so I got charged an extended use fee.

by Heptune May 14, 2005

pill bug

(n) a sow bug, a harmless terrestrial isopod commonly found under rocks and in soil. Also called a roly poly. So called because the critter rolls up into a tight little pill when you poke it.

I waited for a long time, and finally the pill bug unrolled and crawled away.

by Heptune May 17, 2005

ground rush

(n) In skydiving, the optical illusion that the ground is abruptly rushing up to meet you, which occurs if you freefall past your usual altitude for opening the parachute.

I experienced ground rush when I dropped past 2000 feet.

by Heptune May 14, 2005

pod-

A prefix added to a person's name to indicate that he or she is not acting typically. Has the same origin as pod person.

That must have been pod-Justin you met; usually he's a complete asshole.

by Heptune May 14, 2005

meatloaf

(n) A cat relaxing with its front paws tucked out of sight under its chest. Usage originates with cartoonist Kliban's cat pictures.

Tiger is a happy meatloaf on the windowsill.

by Heptune May 14, 2005