Late twentieth-century example of American architecture, which is characterized by an absence of the traditional ornament, associated with the architectural style it parodies. Early examples of the centempolonial were built to provide cheap, quickly built houses for G.I.'s returning home from World War II. Today, houses of this style are built to appeal to the widest group of potential homebuyers without regard to individual lifestyles. Synonyms include Ranchburger, McMansion, Contemporized Cape.

He's not a real builder, he builds contempolonial cookie-cutter houses.

contempolonial by j.tonic February 16, 2005

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Contempoopalate

When a person wastes time by contemplating if they have the time to take a poop at any one particular time, without actually taking a dump.

Mel: I don't know guys, I feel a little sick. It's a long drive, maybe I should just .....
Abe: Oh for Pete's Sake!!!! It's 5 AM, Mel! Don't contempoopalate any more and go take a shit so we can drive Joe home.

Contempoopalate by Ruzzie2Shoes August 30, 2010

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contemperphobic

Not in favor of modern design or devices
First use via Matthew Gray Gubler.

"I'm contemperphobic (scared of most things modern) prefer the fine craftsmanship and charm of things made long ago." Gublernation tweet

contemperphobic by rainsom September 8, 2010

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