Kirupa's definitions

kertruffle

A commotion caused by a misunderstanding that involves truffles and truffle-related things.

A kertruffle broke out between two warring clans over who gets to control the rights to the truffle mine.

by kirupa March 31, 2013

Susan B. Antimony

A historical figure who has helped millions of students memorize the symbol for the element, Antimony.

If you find yourself stuck on remembering Antimony's symbol, think fondly of the character it is named after, Susan B. Antimony.

by kirupa June 17, 2012

filmotheque

The happening place to catch up on the latest films with your friends. Overpriced snacks are available as well.

I am totally going early to the filmotheque tonight so that I can get great seats to see the new Twilight film.

by kirupa June 16, 2012

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

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

brazilugese

The official language of Brazil.

Not all South American countries speak Spanglish. People in Brazil speak Brazilugese.

by kirupa February 15, 2014