Long

(of a vowel) that is categorized as long both in quality and extent is long (e.g., in standard British English the vowel /u / in food is long compared to the short vowel /ʊ/ in good ).

A sample sentence is:
"Long vowels are typically pronounced more longly than their short equivalents, like the long vowel /i / in the word "beat" as opposed to the short vowel /ɪ/ in the word "bit."

by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025

Dollars to doughnuts

used to bring/call/draw attention to one's confidence.

"I'd bet dollars to doughnuts he's a medical student"

by Arminkshipper June 27, 2025

Open my mouth

say something.

"sorry, I'll never open my mouth about you again"

by Arminkshipper August 05, 2024

System

a group of staves connected by a brace in a musical score.

In the complex orchestral score, each system displayed the parts for multiple instruments, allowing the conductor to see how the melody, harmony, and rhythm fit together.

by Arminkshipper July 02, 2024

The earth move

used to describe the feeling of experiencing an orgasm.

They both laughed afterwards, someone saying, "Wow, did the earth move for you?"

by Arminkshipper July 04, 2024

get lost

go away (used as an expression of anger or impatience).

"Why don't you leave me alone? Go on, get lost!"

by Arminkshipper May 03, 2025

Getting it up

(of a man) have an erection.

He was struggling to keep his composure, but every time she got close to him, he could feel himself getting it up.

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025