2 definitions by Jim Haungs

horrendipity

noun. a situation in which one accidentally discovers something particularly unfortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely. Really bad timing.

adj., horrendipitous

Oh, the horrendipity of meeting my ex in such a situation...

by Jim Haungs December 27, 2006

emaelstrom

A long and complicated email trail with dozens of CC's discussing a situation almost none of the recipients cares about.

Did you get caught in the latest emaelstrom about the broken widgets?

by Jim Haungs June 1, 2005