Urban Dictionary

Originally used to describe the pallor which developed amongst inveterate D&D players, it widened to include denizens of any stripe who resided in the basement of their parents. Most recently it is used to describe the complexion of any video game addict.

When you wake up with a sore neck from too much headbanging at the metal show the night before.

A defining moment when you know someone has gone off the deep end. Inspired by Tom Cruise's recent behavior on Oprah. Also see jump the shark

To spend time in the ocean to lift one's mood and/or health. (Possibly to surf or play in the water.)

A couple that eats at restaurants in total silence, very awkward, very sad.

During the covid-19 pandemic, cruising houses on Zillow while stuck at home became a national pastime. Enter, Zillow Gone Wild. This Instagram account rocketed to popularity in 2020 for its snarky yet accurate descriptions of unusual real estate listings. A particularly opulent Dover, MA listing included, among other excesses, a fully stocked potato shed. It sold in 2021 for an eye-popping $13,250,000. Subsequent Zillow Gone Wild posts frequently reference "no potato shed" in their intros, meaning that it's great but there's still room for extra bling.

A term used to describe insomnia caused by persistent thoughts, such as old memories or unsettling experiences, which disrupts the ability to sleep.