Laughlynne's definitions

Garbo glare

The look a person gives to nearby strangers or patrons that makes it clear that they want to be alone.

George noticed an attractive woman sitting by herself at the end of the bar, but as he stood up she flashed him the Garbo glare and he sat back down.

by Laughlynne July 27, 2017

calmversation

A measured, even-keeled conversation, usually between two people discussing a heated topic.

After the breakup, Brett and Adrian sat down to have a calmversation about dividing up their possessions.

by Laughlynne May 14, 2016

Srirachcrotch

Slang for a redhead, whose carpet matches the drapes.

Though he sunburned easily, Dave did surprisingly well in the south, where men loved a good srirachcrotch.

by Laughlynne July 26, 2016

melancohen

The general feeling of citywide dolor that arises from millions of its residents having listened to "Hallelujah" that morning.

New York sidewalks were filled with a sense of melancohen the day after the post-election SNL cold open.

by Laughlynne November 13, 2016

Airlockhome Syndrome

The condition of spending so long in an airport lounge due to flight delay that you begin to fear leaving its confines in order to get to your destination.

After the fourth delay in three hours, Airlockhome Syndrome set in and Crystal stopped checking the departure board and settled in for a nap.

by Laughlynne May 12, 2017

lexiconda

A man whose vocabulary is larger than most others.

Compared to the ESLs that Adam typically dated, Aidan was practically a lexiconda when it came to dirty talk.

by Laughlynne July 13, 2016

ritgl

Rolling in the Grave Laughing

I'm sure FDR is just ritgl after the first night of RNC speeches.

by Laughlynne July 19, 2016