Luddz's definitions

bridge builder

A peace maker, an arbitrator.

The bridge builder helps each opposing side to understand the positions of the other and tries to reconcile differences in a way fair to all.

by Luddz June 5, 2015

cultural lag

a community or nation that is less developed in art or literature than in its industry and sports.

The cultural lag of that country deprived it of any interests the tourists might have.

by Luddz June 5, 2015

Webster's Dictionary

Any cheap lexicon between two book covers that contains the words 'Webster's Dictionary' on the cover.

Please go to the Dollar Store and grab me a Webster's Dictionary.

by Luddz May 27, 2015

Piano

A musical instrument that is operated by pressing black and white keys, thereby depressing the spirits of those listening .

When she played the piano and great sadness filled the room.

by Luddz January 31, 2015

Spite marriage

A marriage motivated primarily by a desire to hurt or get even with someone else.

"She soon found out that her spite marriage to Bob was a big mistake. You see, Tom didn't care -- in fact he congratulated them both with the utmost sincerity."

by Luddz June 11, 2015

obscurant

One who willfully hides information, especially to prevent others from attaining knowledge or wisdom; also, tending to obscure, pertaining to the act of obscuring.

"Why are you being such an obscurant!"

by Luddz June 8, 2015

Adonize

To make manly or to beautify in a masculine manner ; to make more handsome; make virile

To ensure that the plan would work (so that everyone would be fooled) we had to adonize her, by giving her a mustache and fake biceps.

by Luddz May 21, 2015