Makarios_'s definitions

“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

“Slap-flap”

The sound of running in flip-flops

As Tira ran, the “slap-flap” of her pink flip-flops echoed on the sidewalk.

by Makarios_ January 29, 2023

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

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

The Lexicon of Constrained Characters

A dictionary of terms, phrases, and conventions people use in tweets, posts, texts, and limited-character media platforms.

My mom needs the Lexicon of Constrained Characters. She keeps putting periods at the ends of her tweets. I cannot stand her shouting!

by Makarios_ August 2, 2022

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

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