Karen Thrift's definitions

Mall pace

The brisk determined pace in which people walk as if on a retail therapy mission.

Those women must be on a important mission as they a walking a mall pace.

by Karen Thrift September 24, 2021

Sad patch

A period of sadness.

Mary has been in a sad patch ever since her dog died.

by Karen Thrift September 24, 2021

Zoom potato

A person who spends most of their day at home on zoom calls, thus causing a sedentary lifestyle.

Since the beginning Covid-19 lockdown , I’ve been working from home and have turned into a zoom potato.

by Karen Thrift August 2, 2021