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Definitions by LordNovickII

A theoretical cross-breed between a gopher and chipmunk discussed in philosophy of science courses in the U.S. state of Minnesota. See Meehl, 1992, pg. 121 for an explanation.

Reference:

Meehl, P. E. (1992). Factors and taxa, traits and types, differences of degree and differences in kind. Journal of personality, 60(1), 117-174.
There are chipmunks, there are gophers, but there are no gophmunks. Hence, biological taxa exist to some extent, and we might use quantitative variables to identify a particular taxon.
gophmunk by LordNovickII March 28, 2022

busy boo boo 

Being extremely overworked and sleep deprived, to the extent that the wallpaper starts changing colors late at night
Having worked three 12-hour shifts over three straight days, Amelia looked around her living room and realized just how busy boo boo she was.
busy boo boo by LordNovickII December 5, 2017

sugarfucked 

A state of high physiological arousal from consuming too much sugar.
Hey, Raphael, did you see Rachel at the Halloween party last night? She was totally sugarfucked.
sugarfucked by LordNovickII November 2, 2017