Kirupa's definitions

micromoment

A micromoment is 1×10^6 of a moment (SI Standard prefix "micro" = 10^6); that is, one-millionth of a moment.

The time it takes to suck a piece of boba from a bubble tea container using the straw is exactly one micromoment.

by kirupa December 7, 2012

purpular

Having the color of purple

Barney is a purpular dinosaur that has "enriched" the lives of many children and their parents.

by kirupa April 9, 2013

Awesome Square Law

A mathematical relationship that states the following: When two entities of awesomeness come into contact with each other, the result is something super-awesome that is the square of the total awesomeness each one brought individually.

When Batman and Superman combined forces to fight evil, the awesome square law went into effect and created an unstoppable force of good.

Other examples of the Awesome Square Law include:
1. Kenan and Kel
2. Simon and Garfunkel
3. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
4. Karl Malone and John Stockton
5. Bert and Ernie

by kirupa February 4, 2013

instatwittageddon

The epic battle between Instagram and Twitter on who can annoy their users more.

Forget the fiscal cliff or the Middle East or Justin Bieber. If somebody (Batman?) doesn't intervene in instatwittageddon, the world as we know it is over.

by kirupa December 9, 2012

bamboozled

A term used to describe an ambush involving bamboo shoots.

To avoid getting bamboozled, it is recommended one wear heavy armor and protective eye gear.

by kirupa March 6, 2013

mapp

A common way of referring to mobile applications.

When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, the world had now changed. The days of the thick, client-side applications became numbered while the era of mapps on handheld devices began.

by kirupa December 9, 2012

Cinnamon Toast Punch

A finely crafted beverage from the hills of Appalachia consisting of cinnamon toast crunch mixed with punch.

The best restaurants in the world have several flavors of Cinnamon Toast Punch on tap.

by kirupa February 15, 2014