One whom others naturally and sometimes inexplicably turn to with their problems. They "soak" up the "stains" of their issues, leaving the teller feeling better at having relieved themselves of bearing the burden of their problems alone. Usually an uninvolved party who is considered to have a more objective opinion of the situation.
It happened again! I was at a party talking to this girl and five minutes later she was crying on my shoulder telling me about her parents divorce!
I am such a trauma sponge, all my friends talk to me when they're sad.
I am such a trauma sponge, all my friends talk to me when they're sad.
by Hebacious January 6, 2011
A term used by Emergency Medical Services personnel to describe Type II ambulances or van-style ambulances.
by AMR EMT September 5, 2014
A term used by people who have been treated awfully by religious people. Often times, the religious person is a guardian or someone close to you, but can also just be random religious people.
“No, I don’t hate religious people, I just hate the stupid ones. I have religious trauma, you can’t blame me.”
by Beezee01 February 14, 2022
Trauma drafting is when you follow loosely behind an ambulance, fire truck, or other emergency vechicle who's sirens are on to catch the green lights that they've turned in their favor and take advantage of the fact that everyone in front of them has pulled over.
Husband: "Wow- You made it home in record time!"
Wife: "Yeah, I was trauma drafting all the way down University Ave. I think there's a fire or something down the street."
Wife: "Yeah, I was trauma drafting all the way down University Ave. I think there's a fire or something down the street."
by starsatnoon February 19, 2010
A person (generally female) who acts as if she is severly dysfunctional for attention. Similar to a Drama Queen, except Trauma Queens play the "little lost girl" role. Usually she will tell you a heartbreaking story of being abused, raped, incarcerated, or hospitalized and suffering from severe emotional disorders. They frequently have fake nervous breakdowns or "wrist cutting episodes" where they scratch their arms up a little with a safety pin.
Kate says she is having catatonic episodes again from being raped in a Turkish prison, lol, what a Trauma queen.
by Lord Sidius January 27, 2006
Facebook trauma (or Status infliction) occurs when a 'friend' you sill have feelings for gushes about their new lover. A source of deep agony.
Facebook trauma examples...
- Can't wait to see my girl tonight ;-)
- Liam went from being "single" to "in a relationship" <3
- I have the best girlfriend ever!
- Here is a picture of us in one another's arms
- We're moving in together
- Cuddled up on the sofa watching telly
- Can't wait to see my girl tonight ;-)
- Liam went from being "single" to "in a relationship" <3
- I have the best girlfriend ever!
- Here is a picture of us in one another's arms
- We're moving in together
- Cuddled up on the sofa watching telly
by Supraxi September 6, 2011
Firefighters, paramedics, and ER staff who enthusiastically love their professions and enjoy the excitement of caring for the injured and saving their lives are known as Trauma Junkies. Virtually everyone in EMS could be considered a trauma junky to a certain extent.
Bob is a trauma junky.
by Chewyfood January 15, 2004