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

cocooning

To take vacation or comfort in the solitude one's own home --in effect wrapping oneself up, away from crowds or busy other places.

Some sociologist say that more and more more Americans, tired of increasing discomforts and cost of travel take to cocooning in one's own home.

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

alleger

One who claims or asserts that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.

The alleger, the one who stated the allegation, is in the next room sipping her tea all prim and proper-like.

by Luddz June 4, 2015

blinkard

One with bad eyes; a stupid or obtuse person; someone who ignores or avoids something.

The old blinkard didn't know what hit him because he just couldn't pay attention to where he was going.

by Luddz May 27, 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

Costco

A warehouse where. after a small membership fee, one can bring one's family to get free breakfast, lunch, and dinner -- commonly known as 'samples'.

We were hungry, so we went on an outing to Costco.

by Luddz May 26, 2015