chaleria

Yiddish term for a shrew or evil and obnoxious woman. The Yiddish equivalent of bitch. The term likely has its origin from "cholera."

Rivka is a real chaleria. Do you see how she treats her husband? Like he is a shmuck!

by Lotusflower April 13, 2007

HSP

Stands for Highly Sensitive Person. Refers to people who are oversensitive to sensory aspects of their environment/world. For instance, HSPs may hate harsh lighting, or get really annoyed by background noise. HSPs can be very irritable and easily annoyed as a result.

Lisa is such an HSP, she gets annoyed so easily. She kept complaining about it being too bright in the restaurant, and she kept talking about her sweater being too itchy!

by lotusflower February 24, 2007

good carma

Good luck with parking. You get it from being a kind driver. Just like karma, but specific to being in your car.

Penelope always finds a parking spot. She has good carma.

by lotusflower February 24, 2007

big macher

Hybrid english-yiddish term for big shot. A man who is (or thinks he is) really important. Usually refers to someone who is showing off in some way.

So, I hear Jerry bought himself a BMW. With his blonde bimbo girlfriend and his fancy-shmansy lifestyle. He thinks he's some sort of big macher.

by Lotusflower March 03, 2007

new agey

Adjective used to describe a new age type individual, i.e., someone who has a crystals collection, has many self-improvement books, believes in alternative medicine, practices yoga and meditation, eats organic, wears socks and sandals, and/or believes in auras and energy fields. Can also be used to describe new age practices.

I was set up with this guy, but he was way too new agey. He took me out to a vegan restaurant and insisted that I close my eyes and feel his energy fields. Is he for real?!?

by Lotusflower February 19, 2007

inner nerd

The nerdy part of a person's personality. Includes any geeky or dorky qualities that may be hidden from the outer world. For example, one's inner nerd may become excited about science fiction novels.

It is probably healthiest to learn to accept and love your inner nerd. So what if you like science fiction books and documentaries on marsupials. That's what makes you unique!

by lotusflower February 24, 2007

platonic energy

Used to describe a lack of romantic chemistry. Term most often used by new age or granola types.

After their date, the yoga instructor told Sandy that he felt they had good platonic energy, but that he did not feel a romantic connection.

by Lotusflower February 16, 2007