Pity Fishing

The act of searching for pity or sympathy by making something sound far worse than it really is.

Dave: Hey dude, what's up?

Jim: I got attacked by this massive, vicious dog in the park yesterday... I thought I was going to die...

Dave: OMG! Are you OK?

later...

Dave: Did you hear about Jim? He got attacked by a massive dog!

Fred: He's just pity fishing, I was there. He was barked at by a dog.

Pity Fishing by Mousey 66 March 27, 2012

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Pity Fishing

Pity fishing is an action when the "fisherman" complains about something in there life just to get pity from their listeners.
Someone who complains about something just so others can here them to give the complainer pity.
Pity fisherman are also usually compliment fishers (see compliment fishing)

Facebook Status: "My life is so hard, I have to do everything myself no one else will lift a finger."

PatsyReader: "awww poor you"

SmartReader: "oh quit your PITY FISHING!"

Pity Fishing by quiturbitchin December 13, 2009

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Pity Fishing

When someone pastes something mildly ambiguous but troubling on social media that requires further investigation to determine the source and severity of the turmoil in their life. It's a desperate cry for attention

Sheila's status: I'm just SO hurt right now
Jack: Don't fall for it bro, she's just pity fishing! It could be anything from a stubbed toe or somoe hurt her feeling

Pity Fishing by bertio mattack December 8, 2022

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Serial Monogamist

Someone who jumps from one relationship immediately into another one.

Serial monogamists can not stand to be alone and often suffer from vast commitment and insecurity issues.

Because they jump into relationships immediately after the previous one has ended, serial monogamists typically don't take the time to reflect on their behavior or why their previous relationships failed; thus, they end up making the same relationship mistakes over and over again.

Person 1: Damn, Dustin already has a new girlfriend?! It's only been two weeks since he broke up with his fiance! I think he's a sociopath.

Person 2: No, he's a serial monogamist...

Serial Monogamist by Goody2Shuze March 6, 2016

Word of the Day on June 22, 2026

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liquid lunch

A lunchbreak comprised entirely of alcoholic beverages, and no food.

"With all the lay-offs that morning, it was rough. I hit the bar around the corner for a liquid lunch mid-day."

liquid lunch by Alexandra July 27, 2004

Word of the Day on June 21, 2026

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dunzo

Dunzo, a slang word for done/finshed. Made famous by the Laguna Beach cast.

This car is so dunzo. (Kristin's car breaks down.)

dunzo by Joey Pellet December 8, 2004

Word of the Day on June 20, 2026

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ankle biter

Someone or something that bites your ankles.
To a postman, an ankle biter is often known as a dog.
To an adult, an ankle biter may be a toddler.
To hikers, an ankle biter is sometimes a tick.
And so on.

"Dang ankle biter took off my whole leg!!"

ankle biter by the sane maniac February 2, 2004

Word of the Day on June 19, 2026

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