Definitions by Logoasaurous
Extratextuality
A play-off the term intertextuality, extratextuality occurs when someone gets offended by reading something extra into what was actually said. It's been a favorite game of left-wing snow flakes but is becoming more widespread. A good example is Cathy Newman's infamous 'So what you're really saying is...' interview.
By feigning offence Kim displayed her well-honed extratextual skills.
As both sides tried to claim the moral high ground, the argument slowly sank into a lurid parade of extratextuality.
As both sides tried to claim the moral high ground, the argument slowly sank into a lurid parade of extratextuality.
Extratextuality by Logoasaurous September 8, 2021
Nayslayer
Someone who refuses to take no for an answer. The slay every nay (no). An archenemy of the creative michelangeNo.
Stop being such a nayslayer and leave me in peace.
No matter how much John said no, Phil had got nayslaying down to an art. John gave in.
No matter how much John said no, Phil had got nayslaying down to an art. John gave in.
Nayslayer by Logoasaurous September 8, 2021
MichelangeNo
A person who comes up with creative excuses and elaborate reasons for saying no. They turn rejection into an art, a 'no artist'. Often the excuses are so original, quirky, or funny that those rejected don't feel hurt.
Claiming that she was late because her bunny rabbit caught on fire, gave Sue a reputation as a bit of a MichelangeNo.
Not believing Bill's excuse, the boss accused him of being a regular MichelangeNo.
Not believing Bill's excuse, the boss accused him of being a regular MichelangeNo.
MichelangeNo by Logoasaurous September 8, 2021
Entreprenever
Someone with lots of ideas but no action. Especially someone who often talks about starting thier own business or side-hussle but never actually does it.
Entreprenever by Logoasaurous September 8, 2021
Khelper
Someone who slows or drags others down by asking for help. A play on the word kelp: a type of seaweed that can get caught in a boat's propellor, slowing it down. It's especially appropriate when someone can do it themselves but ask others for help.
Kim's fun to hang out with but in a team, she becomes a proper khelper.
Everyone knew Rory was the department's chief khelper.
Everyone knew Rory was the department's chief khelper.
Khelper by Logoasaurous September 8, 2021
Hygge-Sophia
A place that embraces or embodies the wisdom of comfort. A play on the Danish word for a cozy lifestyle (Hygge) and the famous church in Istanbul Hagia-Sophia (Holy-Wisdom).
Hygge-Sophia by Logoasaurous September 8, 2021
Outcarcerated
Being locked out or excluded. Opposite of incarcerated (being locked in). Normally used when you are excluded from a social group or a relationship. But can include getting locked out of your house.
One poor choice of clothes and jimmy was outcarcerated from the group.
The relationship ended so badly that she outcarcertaed him from all her social media.
The relationship ended so badly that she outcarcertaed him from all her social media.
Outcarcerated by Logoasaurous September 8, 2021