Skip to main content

Definitions by Dyslexicon

pedantosaur 

(puh-dan-toe-sore)
-noun

The precocious and pedantic use of esoteric words in a conceited, scholarly manner. The words are dropped into a conversation so frequently that they cannot be ignored, thus giving the speaker additional undeserved attention and perpetuating the cycle.
"I couldn't understand a word he said. I stopped listening to that narcissistic pedantosaur over an hour ago."
pedantosaur by Dyslexicon March 29, 2010
(high-lair)
-adj.

Describing a super funny situation or occurrence. Often used by airheads or valley girls in cliques. Occasionally used by ghettofied bourgeoisie or people too lazy and dumb to pronounce the full word "hilarious".
"Hey Sher, like oh-emm-gee. That story was totally hilair, for sure."
hilair by Dyslexicon March 29, 2010
(shah-lew)
-noun; adj.

A person who painstakingly pays excessive attention to detail. One who is obsessive-compulsive in nature. Derived from the actor Tony Shalhoub based upon his character in the Monk tv series.
"How long has he been re-arranging items on his desk?"
"A while... who knows. He's a bit of a shaloo."
shaloo by Dyslexicon March 29, 2010

geshtalling 

(guh-shtahl-ing)

1. Slyly escaping scrutiny by being a phenomenal smooth talker.

2. Giving a long-winded fake apology until a person forgets why he or she was mad at you in the first place. This is a skill that cannot be taught and must be learned through experience.

Word origin: hybrid of gestalt and stalling.
"You can never get a straight answer from a politician. They are exceptionally good at geshtalling."

"He avoided the wrath of his wife by geshtalling about how insensitive he was for forgetting their anniversary."
geshtalling by Dyslexicon March 28, 2010

late night jimmy 

(leyt nahyt jim-ee)
-noun

1. A nocturnal request or negotiation made forthright with the sole purpose of consummating sexual pleasure.

2. Any person who solicits such a request, not exclusive to a stranger in a seedy location; the verbal contractee could be a significant other as well.
"Hey baby, wanna come back to my place for a late night jimmy?"

"My husband never does anything romantic anymore! All he wants is a late night jimmy."
late night jimmy by Dyslexicon March 28, 2010
(rhee-see) -adj.

1. Used to describe someone who is inherently adorable, sweet, and cute, but also an airhead. Derived from the actress Reese Witherspoon due to her character in the movie Legally Blonde.

2. Unaware of being pleasantly annoying.
"Awwww, did you see what she did? Very cute."
"Yeah, that teenie bopper is so reesy!"

"Ugh, I wish she would stop whining."
"She can't help it. Besides, it's actually kind of reesy."
reesy by Dyslexicon March 28, 2010

booger snapper 

(boog-err snap-err)
-noun

One who routinely excavates a ball of snot from the nasal passageway with a finger and then carelessly flings it away.

See also: nasaljectile.
"Geez, that guy just picks his nose wherever he feels like it. I almost got hit by that booger snapper!"
booger snapper by Dyslexicon March 28, 2010