Appstinate

The stubborn refusal to give into the ever-growing plague of phone apps, based on an enlightened understanding of their redundant, siloed, and often privacy-invading nature.

Used to describe someone who actively rebels against the tsunami of bloatware, refuses to be another sheep in the herd of app redundancy, and generally believes that smartphones were better when they weren't weighed down by a million "essential" apps.

Note: Appstinate individuals may experience higher levels of battery life, reduced screen time, and a smug sense of superiority when hearing complaints about storage space. Side effects may include missing out on fleeting app trends that nobody remembers after two weeks.
Mike's appstinate attitude means his phone has more free storage than the entire App Store.

While everyone else was busy downloading the newest fad app, Jenna remained proudly appstinate, recognizing that she didn't need another digital leech sucking her battery and personal data.

Just because there's an app for that doesn't mean you need it. Be appstinate. Resist the urge.
by Raul Terra October 30, 2023
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malaprobism

Honey, I find your malaprobisms endearing, but your connector is upside down.
by Raul Terra June 26, 2023
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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 01, 2023
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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
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Anogamous

Describing a person who chooses not to engage in marriage or romantic relationships, similar to being celibate but with a broader scope that includes abstaining from romantic partnerships as well as sexual relations.
Emma explained that she wasn't just taking a break from dating; she was embracing an anogamous approach to life to focus on her own goals and wellbeing.
by Raul Terra November 20, 2023
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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
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Parallel monogamy

The practice of having multiple sexually or romantically committed relationships at the same time, with the consent of all partners involved, with the goal of finding a monogamous life partner. It is more time efficient than serial monogamy.
She decided parallel monogamy was the only way to find the father of her future children before her biological clock ran out.
by Raul Terra February 24, 2021
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