Jabier's definitions

Amauteur

Cinematic direction of a clumsily pretentious nature. Seeking to make a virtue of idiosyncratic spontaneity and lack of craft.

Youtube abounds with the oeuvre of Amauteur filmmakers. You don't even have to be French.

by Jabier May 22, 2012

Apoplacatory

Emotional oscillation, careening between poles of rage and appeasement. Passive aggression

Trump's Apoplacatory response to Zelnskyy's insubordination

by Jabier February 26, 2025

sexit

Elective celibacy, the act or decision to abandon future fornication.

The Bollywood director Karan Johar recently announced his Sexit, saying 'I don't get sex and I'm no longer trying.'

by Jabier July 3, 2016

Trigger mortis

A spasm of regret, often originating in the index finger, immediately after hastily sending an email or a text message that may, on reflection, be inappropriate.

Why oh why did I accept his friend request? Now my hand is locked in a shameful rictus of trigger mortis.

by Jabier March 2, 2011