Makarios_'s definitions

papersick

to feel nauseous when trying to read a paper or page projected on a screen

Quit moving the paper under the projector. I'm going to be papersick.

by Makarios_ March 31, 2022

wobtobble

when you reach down, stretch too far, nearly fall, and catch yourself before anyone sees you.

"I saw Dad wobtobble when he reached for the cat's toy. He nearly fell! I bet he thinks noone saw him."

by Makarios_ July 17, 2023

gnaw-obbled

when a child or innocent gnaws on a piece of paper or something important you cannot toss; something wet with spit, but still valuable

"I'm sorry, Mr. Baker, but my son gnaw-obbled the corner of the presentation folder."

by Makarios_ March 3, 2022

“Slip-flap”

The sound made by running in house shoes

The “slip-flap” of Thomas running after the garbage truck echoed in the street.

by Makarios_ January 29, 2023

blergha

1. extra information; etcetera, etcetera

2. a word to substitute for "all the things"; when there's more, but you do not want to talk

Ruth said, "I want to get stuff at Target, apples, socks, and blergha, blergha, blergha."

by Makarios_ November 1, 2021

squawnk

to voice displeasure; to disagree with loud, unpleasant noises

When I took her toy, my dog started to squawnk at me.

by Makarios_ May 2, 2023

Sign-bite

A scratch or small bruise on your body, arm, or leg from a corrugated plastic or cardboard yard sign; a small injury from work

While putting out the yard sale poster, I got a sign-bite when the corner nicked my arm.

by Makarios_ May 10, 2022