Raul Terra's definitions

Catling Gun

An unspayed cat that is continuously birthing litters of kittens.

Our Catling Gun Lavender got knocked up by the neighborhood tomcat yet again while still nursing her litter before we could get her fixed.

by Raul Terra March 13, 2021

Lutemaize

Hominy made with lye like the way lutefisk is fish treated with lye.

The lutemaize we served at Thanksgiving dinner turned our silverware black.

by Raul Terra March 13, 2021

National Hey Day

1. (noun) An unofficial, unique holiday celebrated on May 30th each year. Participants go outdoors and shout "Hey!" into the surrounding area, simulating a dog bark but replacing the traditional "woof" with a human "Hey!". This action is not meant to mimic dogs, but rather, serves as a distinctive, playful, and quirky form of human communication.

2. Participants, sometimes referred to as "Hey-barkers", do not simply shout into the wind; they expectantly wait for returning "Heys" from others in the vicinity, creating a sort of call-and-response exchange. The tradition has taken root primarily due to the rise of social media trends, and it has since blossomed into a unique celebration of community, spontaneity, and humor.

Example of usage:

John (barking out from his backyard): "Hey! Hey!"

Neighbor: "What's going on, John?"

John: "Didn't you know? It's National Hey Day! I'm waiting for a returning 'Hey!'"

Neighbor (laughing): "Oh, right! Well, then, Hey! Hey!"

John (barking out from his backyard): "Hey! Hey!"

Neighbor: "What's going on, John?"

John: "Didn't you know? It's National Hey Day! I'm waiting for a returning 'Hey!'"

Neighbor (laughing): "Oh, right! Well, then, Hey! Hey!"

by Raul Terra May 30, 2023

undivorced

1. A term describing a couple who, despite being profoundly unhappy in their marriage, haven't mustered the courage to get divorced. They often continue to live as a married couple due to societal pressure, shared responsibilities, or the fear of the unknown.

2. Describes a couple who, for all intents and purposes, are separated but are legally still married. This could be due to various reasons, such as financial complexities, the welfare of children involved, or simply due to an inability to finalize the divorce proceedings.

Sarah and John have been living separate lives for years, but they haven't officially split up. They're basically undivorced.

by Raul Terra June 1, 2023

Guano a Guano

A term steeped in the tradition of cringe-inducing humor, synonymous with painfully punny jokes and facepalm-worthy punchlines. "Guano a Guano" takes its inspiration from a pun on the Spanish phrase literally meaning "bat poop to bat poop," humorously interpreted as "bat to bat." This is a play on the English expression "mano a mano", meaning "hand to hand."

At the family reunion, Uncle Bob went full "guano a guano" with his barrage of cheesy jokes, much to the amusement (and discomfort) of his audience.

by Raul Terra June 7, 2023

malaprobism

putting something the wrong way or place

Honey, I find your malaprobisms endearing, but your connector is upside down.

by Raul Terra June 26, 2023

Tutu Effect

The Tutu Effect: n. The phenomenon of misremembering the Mandela Effect, named after Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who many people falsely remember as being Nelson Mandela. This is often caused by confusing the two prominent South African leaders who were active during the anti-apartheid movement. Can also refer to misremembering details about other events or people that are similar in nature. Additionally, it can also refer to meta-irony, where people recognize that they are having a 'Tutu Effect' moment.

I was convinced that Charlize Theron was in the movie 'Aeon Flux' but my friend corrected me and said it was actually Margot Robbie. I must have fallen victim to the Tutu Effect.

by Raul Terra January 15, 2023