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Definitions by mo-yo

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.
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.
ESESL by mo-yo December 9, 2008
The unsightly urine stain that rings a toilet bowl
"Would it kill you to scrub your toilet every now and then? there's a serious peequator in there..."
Peequator by mo-yo July 16, 2008
A short nap enjoyed under your desk in your office
"I was so tired at work this morning, so i took a mid-afternoon deskiesta an felt a lot better"
Deskiesta by mo-yo December 29, 2006
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.
Lou: "Just GO! Stop talking about how bad you have to go, just GO!"
Rick:"I'm about to uplevel, I don't want to log off right now!"
Log off 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
A short blunt email usually sent in response to a wordy lenghty message.

The haiku conveys evocative allusions often on the subject of workplace policy or to plainly state an opinion or request without cumbersome pleseantries.
Workplace haiku:

Open toed shoes and shorts
are not permitted in the office
nor are halter tops
Haiku by mo-yo December 29, 2006
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.
Tori: "I'm just mad, because in my dream last night you totally betrayed me"
Luke: "Look, it's almost 2pm, you need to get a handle on your dreamrage."
Dreamrage by mo-yo December 29, 2006