ARog59's definitions

pseudopawn

Noun; an unsuspecting person used to divert attention from someone committing a crime.

Ben saw that the salesman's attention was diverted from him while showing Jerry the store's selection of ties, so he used Jerry as a pseudopawn, quickly snatching two gold cuff links from the open display case.

by ARog59 September 7, 2024

shamcredit

Verb: to offer to perform a difficult or unpleasant task while knowing that one won't be chosen to perform it, but will be thanked and given credit for the offer. Noun: shamcrediteer

None of the employees wanted to clean the bathrooms, but Norma decided to shamcredit an offer to do so, knowing all along that several other employees had far more experience cleaning bathrooms than she did, and that one of them would surely be chosen. She was a shameless shamcrediteer.

by ARog59 September 2, 2024

Sneezus Interruptus

noun; the experience of not being able to sneeze, despite feeling the need to do so.

When Franklin experienced Sneezus Interruptus after having accidentally inhaled some black pepper, Eleanor advised him that he would be able to sneeze more easily if he went outside and looked at the Sun.

by ARog59 September 7, 2024

baitpawn

Noun; an individual unknowingly used as bait during the commission of a crime.

Eva really wanted the diamond necklace but did not wish to risk the consequences of getting caught, so she used her friend Gabby as a baitpawn, taking the necklace from the display case and slipping it into Gabby's purse.

by ARog59 September 7, 2024

alco-chauvinist

Noun; a consumer of alcoholic beverages who demeans other drinkers (of either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages) by invidiously comparing their drink to his.

How dare you call my Shirley Temple a little girl's drink, you ageist, sexist alco-chauvinist!

by ARog59 August 29, 2024

Coolcut

noun; a way, or part of a way, to a walker's destination which involves walking through a cool, air-conditioned building when it's uncomfortably hot outside

It was dangerously hot outside, so Milly took a coolcut through the Emerson Building on her way home. Antonym: Warmcut

by ARog59 August 23, 2024

Tangentialism

noun; a point or points made during a discussion that are off-topic or only loosely related to the actual subject of discussion, or the tendency to makes such points ;

noun or adjective; Tangentialist, as a noun describes a person or group of people who frequently make tangentialist remarks

While they were discussing the Trolley Car problem, Rupert made the tangentialist remark that modern trolley cars have safety systems which make it impossible for them to crash into people. He's quite the tangentialist. Unfortunately, the group's discussions were derailed by frequent tangentialism.

by ARog59 August 23, 2024