Jessica Jernigan's definitions

Bring the bring

To provide what is needful. To deliver on a promise. To excel. To transcend.

Etymological note: This expression is derived from an apparent typo in a Washington Post column posted by Cindy Boren on February 7, 2011: “If you're going to mess around with the notes and lyrics, you'd better be able to bring the bring the anthem like Marvin Gaye did.”

If you’re going to preach at Abyssinian Baptist Church, you better bring the bring.

by Jessica Jernigan February 25, 2011

Featureschmerz

The existential despair caused by unused functions on electronic devices and appliances.

Every time he contemplated all the cryptic little icons on his cell phone’s screen, Walter was so overcome by featureschmerz that he couldn’t even place a call.

by Jessica Jernigan August 12, 2007