Velvet Punch

A term used to describe a betrayal by someone or something considered to be virtuous and then is shown to be the opposite. It leads to a feeling of great unease by a soft movement, like a punch from a velvet boxing glove

“I was watching this comedy and all of a sudden it became serious. It was a real velvet punch”

by Hugh Wards May 17, 2020

Telephile

Telephilia is the term used to refer to a passionate interest in television, TV theory and studies.

A telephile is a person with such a passion for television, TV theory and studies.

"He sat on the sofa all day and watched Breaking Bad. He's such a telephile."

by Hugh Wards February 28, 2018

squeezing a pound out of a shilling

A phrase used to describe a person who is beyond normal frugality or thriftiness. This person usually refuses to spend money on anything and is disgusted when they are forced to do so. Instead, they rather take any other option to avoid paying for anything.

“She is so cheap and tight fisted. She is squeezing a pound out of a shilling”

by Hugh Wards June 23, 2020

Enemize

1. To make an enemy of someone.
2. To treat a person so badly that they wish you harm or hurt.

“I was so mean to her, that I enemized her.”

by Hugh Wards September 05, 2022

malinate

When you believe the worst of someone without proper evidence, considered thought or reasoning, especially if you get a feeling of superiority or pleasure from this belief.

- Did you hear about Jo? I feel so happy she fell on her face drunk.
- Don't malinate. It's mean!

by Hugh Wards March 30, 2017

hibernophobic

A person who is unfairly prejudiced against Ireland and Irish people, and indulging in false stereotypes.

-Dude, why did you say the computer is working like a paddy.
- Because I’m hibernophobic!

by Hugh Wards October 23, 2017