Definitions by Damian Chamberlain

sixth form 

The non-compulsory final two years of secondary school, in which students usually prepare for their A-levels; often to move on to uni.

"I still wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life so stayed on in sixth form."

sixth form by Damian Chamberlain October 6, 2006

mitch 

Brit slang for truant.

Teacher: Where's Bill today?
Ben: He said he was going to mitch off.

mitch by Damian Chamberlain September 28, 2006

penectomy

Surgical removal of the penis; usually due to cancer.

In a partial penectomy, part of the penis is removed. In a total penectomy, the whole penis is removed.

penectomy by Damian Chamberlain July 28, 2006

bigender 

The tendacy to move between masculine and feminine gender-typed behaviour depending on context, expressing a distinctly male persona and a distinctly female persona.

While an androgynous person retains the same gender-typed behaviour across situations, the bigendered person purposely changes their gender-role behaviour for the situation. It is particularly noteworthy that this concept emerged from within the transgender community rather than being adopted by the transgender community after it was created by another sub-culture (e.g. transsexual was defined first by the mental health community).

Cameron started identifying as bigender because he felt that he belonged to both sexes.

bigender by Damian Chamberlain July 21, 2006

fundamentalism 

The religious belief that every word of the sacred texts is literally true; stereotypically in Christianity and taken to such extremes. See also: fundamentalist.

Fundamentalism is the tragedy of all religions.

fundamentalism by Damian Chamberlain July 16, 2006

aromantic 

One who lacks interest in or desire for romantic relationships.

I must say that she seemed rather aromantic.

aromantic by Damian Chamberlain July 11, 2006