Definitions by Kathy

fanon 

a term used in fanfiction to describe commonly accepted ideas among authors even if they are not actually expressed in the canon work.

In Harry Potter, SiriusxLupin is virtually fanon.

fanon by Kathy October 3, 2003

smarm 

Use of extreme angst in a fanfiction. also smarmy.

You can tell this fanfic is smarmy. The heroine's family, best friend, and three cats just died in the first chapter.

smarm by kathy September 30, 2003

snark

Use of sarcasm or malice in speech. Commonly found in the LiveJournal community. also snarky, snarkiness.

Not to be snarky, but I don't see how what you're saying makes any sense.

"Oh, well, *that's* a good idea. How about we *all* follow *you* and jump off a cliff like lemmings?" she said snarkily.

snark by kathy September 30, 2003

ref 

Short for "refugee"

Omg those refs are so friggin loud

ref by Kathy August 18, 2003

tally 

short for Tallahassee, FL

Sandy goes to FSU in Tally.

tally by Kathy July 29, 2003

tanga 

spanish for thong

Ay mira esa muchacha con su tanga saliendose!

tanga by Kathy July 29, 2003