Definitions by Bye Elle

Lovey 

A slang term for a stuffed animal or toy favored by a child. Often used to self-soothe or provide emotional comfort.

Other synonyms/variations include lovie, lovies, stuffy, stuffie, stuffies, plush, and plushies

“Mia’s starting to get too old to carry her lovey around everywhere, what if she gets bullied?”

By the time most kids are adults, their lovies will be pretty banged up. To be loved is to be changed.

Lovey by Bye Elle April 21, 2024

Woobie 

A child-like name for a stuffed animal, (see Stuffie) and is also used for pacifiers. It can also be used to call someone a coward, oftentimes comparing them to a child

“Do you have your woobie? I don’t want you calling me to come bring it if you can’t sleep”

“Bryan that spider isn’t even that big, you absolute woobie!”

Woobie by Bye Elle October 17, 2021

Hop on that horse 

To begin a task or job, often with enthusiasm or as soon as the ability arises.

Most often used in the American south, though it’s a slightly uncommon phrase.

“Yeah, my parents have been telling me since I was little to get a job so I can start saving as soon as possible. Since I’m sixteen I really gotta hop on that horse.”

Hop on that horse by Bye Elle October 17, 2021

Gerbil 

A Gerbil is the opposite of a cougar, a Gerbil is a younger person who specifically dates older men/women.

“Did you hear about how Jenny started dating that sugar daddy?”
“Yeah, I never really took her as a Gerbil”

Gerbil by Bye Elle August 13, 2018