Definitions by C L G

Screm De La Screm 

Popularised by British furries, the phrase screm de la screm refers to situations of extreme fear, excitement, worry, or concern, among other things. The phrase is though to have been derived from the word 'scream', as it is generally used in scenarios where screaming would be an adequate reaction. It can also be seen as a mock on the phrase 'Crème De La Crème'.

PERSON 1 : “Oh my God, I think your jacket is on fire. Literally.”
PERSON 2 : “Screm de la screm.”

Screm De La Screm by C L G December 2, 2022

Screm 

Popularised by British furries, the word screm refers to situations of fear, excitement, worry, or concern, among other things. The word is though to have been derived from the word 'scream', as it is generally used in scenarios where screaming would be an adequate reaction.

PERSON 1 : “He wants to kiss you because he is in love with you.”
PERSON 2 : “Screm.”

Screm by C L G December 2, 2022

Oxford Brookes 

A phrase used to refer to students or universities that try to use deception to make themselves seem more established than they really are. The term comes from Oxford Brookes University, where students will often try to imply they went to the prestigious Oxford University instead.

PERSON 1 : “I heard David went to Harvard University, I'm impressed.”
PERSON 2 : “Nah, David's just an Oxford Brookes. He actually went to Harvard West Chicago Estate 2 University Online instead.”

Oxford Brookes by C L G October 28, 2022

Lilt 

Lilting (or to Lilt) is to dilute an alcoholic beverage with a soft carbonated drink. The phrase derives from popular soft drink Lilt often being used to dilute vodka, but can be used to reference any soft drink/alcohol combination.

PERSON 1 : “OUCH, MY MOUTH IS BURNING, that stuff is so strong.”
PERSON 2 : “Dude, chill. We'll just Lilt the vodka.”

Lilt by C L G October 28, 2022

Germsville 

A 1950s term used to describe a doctor's office or general practitioners (GP).

PERSON 1 : “I'm too sick to come into work today.”
PERSON 2 : “Alright, boy. But you better get yourself checked out at Germsville.”

Germsville by C L G September 24, 2021

Cream Cheese 

Cream cheese refers to the term 'new money', cream referencing 'new' and cheese referencing 'money'. If you made your fortune yourself, you're classed as cream cheese.

“Wow, I can't believe you sold your company for $200 million.”
“Yes, I'm cream cheese now.”

Cream Cheese by C L G July 4, 2021

Extra Mature Cheddar

Extra Mature Cheddar refers to 'old money' that has been in a family for a minimum of 6 years. If somebody's ancestors inherited the family fortune, they're classed as an extra mature cheddar family.

“How do all of his relatives own 6 Lamborghinis and 2 islands?”
“He's extra mature cheddar.”

Extra Mature Cheddar by C L G July 4, 2021