4 definitions by Shaytan
Most commonly occurring in a committed relationship or close proximity roommate situation. It is the act of putting ones own show/music/etc on speakers before the other domestic resident can put theirs on speakers, thus forcing them to use headphones. Most relevant when the other party had theirs on speakers first, and due to an interruption they paused/muted their sound, and upon cessation of the interruption, the first party puts their audible content on speakers.
by Shaytan June 30, 2010
The caretaker of anothers children for pay. Equivalent to a mercenary, but much more maternal. In history, nanny's have often been noted to effectively replace the biological parents in many respects, or at least take over many of the fundamental tasks of parenthood such as feeding, cleaning and caring for ones offspring.
by Shaytan June 30, 2010
Outer Planets Alliance. Loose coalition of citizens of the asteroid belt, and outer planetary moons ("belters") from the books and TV series of The Expanse. They tow the line between fledgling government and terrorist organization.
There's OPA and then there's OPA.
by Shaytan January 1, 2017
When used in the context of video games, Cratering refers to taking damage and/or dying from falling. Refers to the idea that when an object hits another object at high speed (in this case, your body hits the ground) it leaves a crater.
by Shaytan November 15, 2016