Definitions by JokerMads

archetypal 

original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or stereotypies

Michael Bloomberg is an archetypal successful businessman.

archetypal by JokerMads January 17, 2018

macrosmatic 

having a good sense of smell.

"You are having a well-developed sense of smell. It's like you are macrosmatic!"

macrosmatic by JokerMads January 14, 2018

ancient trackway 

Prehistoric track or trail, existed in every inhabited part of the world in ancient times.

A lot of the ancient trackways were developed into roads.
Fortunately, ancient trackways can still be seen today.

ancient trackway by JokerMads January 14, 2018

cheese slicer 

A tool with primary purpose to cut semi-hard and hard cheeses to produce thin slices. The cheese slicer can also be used for slicing cucumbers, peeling potatoes and other food.

A cheese slicer is an invention from the 20th century by a Norwegian carpenter. The original name is"Ostehøvel". Today it is widely used in the Nordic countries.

cheese slicer by JokerMads January 14, 2018

nychtemeron 

A nychtemeron is night and day, a period of 24 consecutive hours.

Hurray! Free burgers this nychtemeron.

nychtemeron by JokerMads January 14, 2018

harrytur 

Norwegians are crossing the border into Sweden to buy cheap goods such as meat, tobacco, beer and gasoline. Directly translated: harrytur = unsophisticated trip.

"Kim, wanna join a harrytur with me to Sweden for some cheap tobacco and meat?"
"Harrytur is why Norway are loosing a lot of money, many Norwegians are buying cheap products in Sweden."

harrytur by JokerMads January 13, 2018

Bunad 

Bunad is a traditional Norwegian folk costume frequently used in Norway, but also in Denmark and Germany. It has roots from the 18th-century, and inspiration from national romanticism. Today it is common to wear bunad at various celebrations, such as: folk dances, weddings, baptisms, confirmations and especially the May 17 National Day in Norway.

"I think bunad is peasantlike and inelegant, but many of my friends like it."
"Going with a bunad is a great way to make bridges back to the past of the area I come from."
"Men in bunad are handsome, manly and has good self-esteem"

Bunad by JokerMads January 13, 2018