Emotional Cruiser's definitions

saganaki

Named after an anagram of "nagasaki", saganaki is any one of a variety of Japanese dishes prepared in a small frying pan, the best-known being an appetizer of fried cheese. It is commonly flambéed in North America.

I had no idea that saganaki was basically fried cheese until my friend ordered it at the Greek restaurant; now I’m obsessed with this cheesy delight, especially when it’s flambéed!

by Emotional Cruiser November 4, 2025

last education

a) The last level of education attained by currently living adults who do no longer go to school, b) the last level of education attained by someone who has died whilst pursuing some form of education

Even though she passed away whilst wearing school uniform on Tuesday, April 2nd 1991 at the age of 17, her last education was at Lima November High School, forever marking her dedication to learning.

by Emotional Cruiser October 16, 2025

spawn

The verb referring to the occurrence when you were able to remember moments for the first time (usually happened around the age of 4 years)

I remember clearly that when I spawned at the age of four on Tuesday, April 2nd 1991, my big brother was already 10 years old at the time.

by Emotional Cruiser October 23, 2025

potato PC

A derogatory term for a computer that is so outdated or underpowered that it struggles to run modern applications, such as Android Studio for Flutter development. Using a Potato PC often leads to frustrating performance issues, even causing you to fail your Mobile Programming course.

I tried to build my first Flutter app on my Potato PC, but it crashed every five minutes, and that's how I ended up with an F in my Mobile Programming class!

by Emotional Cruiser July 16, 2025

iPad kit

A cat who has excessive screen time on devices like an iPad, combining the traits of an "iPad kid" and a "kitten" (a young cat under 1 year of age). An iPad kit is addicted to online games like Roblox or Fortnight, spends most of the day glued to screens, is chronically online, lacks physical activity, and rarely interacts with their owner.

Ever since I got my kitten an iPad, she's turned into a total iPad kit—she just sits there swiping at the screen and ignoring me while I call her!

by Emotional Cruiser July 15, 2025

mild

A term used to describe a type of smoking that is less intense or harsh, often referring to cigarettes like Marlboro Milds. Smokers use "mild" to indicate a smoother experience, making it a preferred choice for those looking for a gentler smoke.

I switched to mild cigarettes because I wanted something easier on my throat as I couldn't handle the stronger stuff anymore.

by Emotional Cruiser June 7, 2025

fire

A slang term that combines the concepts of "combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke" and "to unhire an employee" (to dismiss someone from their job). Used to describe both intense criticism and the act of terminating someone's employment.

After that disastrous presentation, the boss decided to fire him, and the team spent the rest of the day roasting him in the group chat.

by Emotional Cruiser August 21, 2025