Definitions by Laché

Tis 

Used as a replacement to "The".
Can be used with or without an apostrophe: 'Tis or Tis.

Originated possibly from Old English or Renaissance writers such as Shakespeare.

Jane: Tis a fine day we're having today, Jim.
Jim: 'Tis true, Jane.

Tis by Laché November 11, 2006

Cylla and Charybdis 

1. A refrence to Homer's Odyssey, in which Odysseus and his men encounter two hazzards on either side of the Strait of Messina. One is Scylla, the six headed sea beast, and the other is Charybdis, a massive whirlpool.

2. Being caught between a rock and a hard place.

"I was caught between Cylla and Charybdis. My only choices were to miss out on the dance or go with that nerd."

Cylla and Charybdis by Laché November 11, 2006

Esque

A suffix added to any noun to show some type of likeness. Used as an adjetive.

1)
Jane: That letter you sent me was so novel-esque!
Jim: My hand is so elderly-esque after writing for so long.

2)
Jill: Gerald, do you like my new Hollywood-esque gown?
Gerald: Looks more Alaska-esque to me!

Esque by Laché November 11, 2006