Definitions by mo-yo
ESESL
Accronym: English as Somebody Elses Second Language
Def: The modification of English used with people for whom English is not their first lanugage. Characterized by simplified vocabulary, gestures and smiling. A form of generalized speech often used in large multicultural cities to simplify trade and negotiations.
Def: The modification of English used with people for whom English is not their first lanugage. Characterized by simplified vocabulary, gestures and smiling. A form of generalized speech often used in large multicultural cities to simplify trade and negotiations.
2nd language: (Seeking help from bus driver in broken english)
1st language: Where you go? You go Dufferin Station? I make bus with you. I help you go. No worry, no worry, you sit now.
Bus Driver: Thanks, sorry, my ESESL is really rudimentary.
1st language: Where you go? You go Dufferin Station? I make bus with you. I help you go. No worry, no worry, you sit now.
Bus Driver: Thanks, sorry, my ESESL is really rudimentary.
Log off
A dump that has been put on hold during a particularly long stretch online. Usually interupting a long chat session or on-line game such as Warcraft or Second life.
Guiltaccino
Fair trade coffee, ordered either as a result of self-inflicted guilt, or pressure from more socially conscious peers.
Pradeep: "YUM, I'm going to get the Gingerbread Latte..."
Anna: "But you can't get it with the Fair Trade blend..."
Pradeep: "Ewww. You want me to get a bitter Guiltaccino?"
Anna: (look of empathy for poor coffee farmers everywhere)
Pradeep: "Damn. A medium Ujama Mild please..."
Anna: "But you can't get it with the Fair Trade blend..."
Pradeep: "Ewww. You want me to get a bitter Guiltaccino?"
Anna: (look of empathy for poor coffee farmers everywhere)
Pradeep: "Damn. A medium Ujama Mild please..."
Guiltaccino by mo-yo December 29, 2006
Condementimacy
A close attachment to rarely used condements found in the fridge that the owner has a hard time throwing out. Often related to black lid syndrome.
"Will I ever eat this mango chutney? yes. I might...Do I need 2 openned jars of grainny dijon? Maybe. Is that fur on the red pepper jelly? Will my condementimacy get in the way of a meaningful lunch?"
Condementimacy by mo-yo December 29, 2006
Dreamrage
An irrational anger towards a friend or collegue upon having a bad dream about them the previous night. The resentment lasts at least a day.