Arminkshipper's definitions

bearanspent

the state of being completely worn out after carrying a heavy burden—whether physical, emotional, or mental—yet still standing, like a bear that’s trudged through winter but hasn’t collapsed.

“After pulling a double shift and then helping my friend move, I was totally bearanspent and could barely lift my arms.” 🐻💤

by Arminkshipper September 7, 2025

Sail close to the wind

verge on indecency, dishonesty, or disaster

Here's a sentence using "sail close to the wind":

The politician's campaign ads sailed close to the wind with their negative attacks on the opponent.

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024

System

(in chronostratigraphy) a significant range of strata separated into series that correlate to a specific time period.

the system of Devonian

by Arminkshipper July 2, 2024

Tone

The overall personality or attitude of a location, piece of writing, scenario, etc.

My friend along with me lowered the tone to accommodate our oafish behavior.

by Arminkshipper June 6, 2024

Funeral

1. a sermon delivered at a funeral.
2. a procession of mourners at a burial.

1. "the community would call him to preach the funeral"
2. "her funeral had to pass"

by Arminkshipper May 19, 2025

With intent

with the goal of carrying out a specific offense.

He denied committing arson with intent to harm life.

by Arminkshipper June 23, 2024

Land

(If something unexpected or disagreeable) shows up out of nowhere.

This week, more issues than ever appeared to be landing on her desk.

by Arminkshipper July 11, 2024