8 definition by Heardabouttheword

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When you are simultaneously proud and envious of someone's achievements (usually a friend or family member).
I felt such prenvy when my best friend told me they were getting their book published.
by Heardabouttheword January 03, 2018

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When you have a good anecdote that is apposite at a particular point of a conversation but then the subject of the conversation is frustratingly changed before you can say it, thus rendering your anecdote irrelevant.
"I had a really good story to tell about that, but then his friend told another story and the subject changed so I got totally anechoked."
by Heardabouttheword September 27, 2011

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Acting aggressively while bragging.
Chad shouted right in the face of Walter about how Chad had won the most chess matches at school and could destroy Walter in any board game. Walter felt Chad was being bragressive.
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by Heardabouttheword August 30, 2020

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When someone is late because they were being lazy.
"You're late!"
"Yes, I was being totally lazy. Totally latezy of me! Sorry!"
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by Heardabouttheword November 11, 2019

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An unseen operation to remove any joy or life that is secretly performed on people, often as they reach middle age, leaving them with a facial appearance of someone who is incapable of any joy, fun or interest in life.
Look at that couple at the restaurant table - they haven't spoken and look so miserable - they must have both had a joybotomy.
by Heardabouttheword July 21, 2019

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The feeling of disappointment or weariness specifically when the menu you see at the restaurant is not the same (and worse than) the one you saw online
" They said they had carbonara on the website but this menu only has Bolognese. Sample menu despair! I feel such mennui!"
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by Heardabouttheword June 22, 2019

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The sensation when the thought of the rest of your life is overwhelming, dizzying, and usual terrifying, often with strong tones of existential angst.

This is very likely to occur at the time of a quarter-life or midlife crisis, or at the moment of a great change in life - new child, divorce etc.
I couldn't get to sleep last night, I had a terrible case of life vertigo.
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by Heardabouttheword January 03, 2019

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