Arminkshipper's definitions

Press the button

start a course of action, particularly a nuclear conflict.

“No single leader has the authority to press the button, thankfully, launching nuclear weapons requires a complex sequence of approvals.”

by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024

opsimath

a person who begins to learn or study only late in life.

The opsimath, despite starting his formal education later in life, became a renowned scholar in his field.

by Arminkshipper August 30, 2024

Will do

expressing willingness to carry out a request or suggestion.

"“Might be best to check.”

“OK, will do.”"

by Arminkshipper July 14, 2024

Sniff

discover something by investigation.

he made millions upon millions sniffing out tax loopholes for companies

by Arminkshipper July 26, 2024

Up yours

an exclamation expressing contemptuous defiance or rejection of someone.

"I don't have time for your nonsense. Take your demands and shove them up yours, buddy. I'm not interested."

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Tense

(of a speech sound, especially a vowel) pronounced with the vocal muscles stretched tight.

The vowel in "beat" is pronounced with a tense vocalization, contrasting with the more relaxed sound in "bit".

by Arminkshipper July 31, 2024

rn

a nurse who has graduated from a college's nursing program or from a school of nursing and has passed a national licensing exam.

After years of studying, Sarah is finally a qualified RN, ready to begin her career caring for patients at the local hospital.

by Arminkshipper July 16, 2024