52 definitions by New English
This is what it is called when people who have a litter of kids have more. This is true when they cannot support them themselves but rely on welfare to support them. These families are called breeder families.
by New English May 4, 2009
These are areas in a town that is experiencing growth in one area while another has no growth and may be decaying, sometimes to the point of urban blight.
The street on the west side of town is getting all sorts of big box stores. On the east side of town it is a development dead zone with just a gas station, an old motel, and a run-down restaurant.
by New English July 16, 2010
These are the movies released during the holiday season. They usually are released from about the second week of November to the third week of December, sometimes even on Christmas Day. These movies are usually family-friendly (and often holiday-themed) movies but may also be movies that are Oscar-worthy. This and the summer blockbuster season are the two most important in Hollywood.
Family-friendly movies such as those in the "Harry Potter" and "Chronicles of Narnia" movies are released during the holiday movie season. Oscar winners like "Titanic" are also released at this time.
by New English December 15, 2009
This is when a person from one clique joins another. For example, a stoner might become a jock. This is a very rare occurrence.
One of the most amazing clique jumps I saw in high school was when one of the hicks became a stoner.
by New English May 21, 2010
These are the movies that are released before the summer blockbuster season. They are usually released in April, but sometimes as early as March. They may have some elements of a summer blockbuster such as action and science fiction elements, but they usually are not quite the draw that summer movies are since kids are still in school. These movies also advertise summer blockbusters heavily.
by New English August 10, 2010
This is the depression that as soon as you go to bed on July 4th. July 4th is the high point of the summer as it is the only holiday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The effects of this are severe if you take your only summer vacation before or during the 4th. Taking a vacation after the 4th greatly decreases the effects of this condition.
(On July 5th) Suzanne: I am so bummed. The 4th of July is over and I haven't taken any time off after that.
Stephanie: You should have done what I did and planned a vacation for the end of July. You are getting the full effects of the Post 4th of July Blues while I am only getting a mild effect.
Stephanie: You should have done what I did and planned a vacation for the end of July. You are getting the full effects of the Post 4th of July Blues while I am only getting a mild effect.
by New English July 6, 2011
This is when a cat lays down on its stomach and tucks all four legs under its body. Sometimes they will doze off in this position.
by New English April 12, 2009