ward smith's definitions

bonafides

'The goods.' 'The real deal.' No bullshit.'

This term is often used in, but is not restricted
to, legal endeavors. Because of its Latin origin,
the term's connotation is one of 'seriousness'.

The term mixes identity and credentials with
honesty and ability to get the job done to
create a highly favorable impression.

She walked into the room, forthwith handed
the committee chair her bonafides, a resumé
she had worked on for hours in anticipation
of this moment of expression/impression.

by Ward Smith February 25, 2009

neologo

Hip way to describe a 'neologism'.
Can be a verb, noun or adjective.
Greek to English: 'new' 'word'.

Hey man, what do you think of this coin here?
It's my neologo. Came up with it this morning.

by Ward Smith February 16, 2009

sundayed

'Gone south.' 'Lost it.' 'Non compos mentis.'

This term reflects the fact (for some) that
functioning (in whatever capacity) can be
severely limited on this day because of
its historic role as a down-easy day.

The term is not restricted to Sundays. It is
a cognate of the verb 'to sunday', meaning
'to underdo', 'to function at a low level'.

Man, did you catch DeeCee's slack getback.
He really sundayed it. Wait until tomorrow.

by Ward Smith March 1, 2009

BO peep

A person (overly) enthusiastic about Barack Obama.
plural: BO peeps … alternate spelling(s): BOpeep(s)

My friend began crying like all those BO peeps on the mall when Obama started into his inauguration speech.

by Ward Smith January 21, 2009

bonafido

An expression that imparts a positive message:
'for sure' or 'that's good' or 'totally plus', etc.

Can be used as an adjective, as a noun or as
a verb to create an impression that is upbeat.

Sweat it not, my friend. That guy is totally bonafido.
You'll get your money back. And with some extra coin.

by Ward Smith February 25, 2009