CLEAVRE 2020's definitions

taboo

adj. Prohibited and violating social custom or sacredness, and thus not to be spoken of or disturbed. If someone mentions, defiles, or profanes something taboo, they likely will be frowned upon, shamed, or cursed.

n. A subject or entity which is taboo.

Taboo subjects such as racism and murder are widely considered inappropriate and evoke strong emotional responses.

The taboo of anti-Semitism has been ingrained in my mind, so I am annoyed by it being used as a plot device in so many movies.

by CLEAVRE 2020 November 16, 2023

crass

lacking refinement, good judgment, intelligence, and sensitivity; very stupid and lacking sympathy or understanding in any sense

A crass remark had been made about my grandmother not having good comprehension and being slow to process information she receives because of her old age.

by CLEAVRE 2020 December 30, 2022

literally

An informal, and rather incorrect, way to say something figuratively happened or is, adding emphasis or strong feeling to get your point across.

Person 1: You’re not telling me the truth. What’s the full story?

Person 2: I literally told you everything that happened and gave full detail on my best friend’s whereabouts last night.

by CLEAVRE 2020 January 6, 2024

agog

excited and very interested to find out something or with a high amount of anticipation

I was agog to see the new Batman movie in theaters.

by CLEAVRE 2020 July 18, 2022

banal

so common as to be obvious and boring

I am not a big fan of the banal talk of daily weather.

by CLEAVRE 2020 August 1, 2022

squalid

extremely dirty due to poverty or neglect

There are lots of cities in India that are squalid and polluted.

by CLEAVRE 2020 August 1, 2022

resthead

A derogatory but humorous insult I made up to describe someone who doesn’t get up early or (more typically how I use it) someone who sleeps in. I use the word disparagingly and to motivate my family and friends to get out of bed. If used on a stranger, they may be confused or offended, or they may even chuckle.

Dominick: *Still asleep at 10 a.m.*

Me: *Wakes Dominick up* Hey, get up you lazy bones resthead or you’ll be late for your morning class!

by CLEAVRE 2020 December 20, 2023