Definitions by John in Virginia

Trumphy

A disingenuous award given to a petulant egotist for the sole purpose of gaining favoritism, avoiding conflict, or maintaining good standing—often created, exaggerated, or bestowed without merit.

“If the award didn’t exist yesterday and suddenly shows up when someone starts complaining, congrats—you’re looking at a Trumphy.”

Trumphy by John in Virginia April 2, 2026

Digital Zombie 

A person who walks around completely oblivious to their surroundings due to being totally absorbed in their digital devices.

I saw a herd of digital zombies waiting for the school bus today. Each was wearing headphones while staring at their phones. None of them seemed to be aware of the others around them.

Digital Zombie by John in Virginia April 27, 2025

Covtrail 

The air in the wake of a moving human that is contaminated with aerosolized COVID-19 virus particles.

"I had to hold my breath while passing a slower runner to avoid inhaling from the covtrail"

Covtrail by John in Virginia August 10, 2021

Covtrail 

The air left in the wake of a moving human that contains aerosolized COVID-19 virus particles.

While running this morning I had to hold my breath while passing a slower runner to avoid inhaling his covtrail.

Covtrail by John in Virginia August 10, 2021