Manjiku's definitions

Tryptophandango

Tryptophandango \tryp-to-phan-dan-go\ verb - The act of passing out after a large thanksgiving dinner involving turkey. Also known as 'The Dance of the Turkey"

Word Origin:
Tryptophan \tryp·to·phan\ Noun -

An essential amino acid, formed from proteins during digestion by the action of proteolytic enzymes. Common chemical found in turkey.

Fandango \Fan-dan-go\, Noun -

a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time; performed by a man and a woman playing castanets.

Example:
Joe: What are you doing for Thanksgiving?

Mark: Heading to my grandmother's place to do the tryptophandango.

by Manjiku November 23, 2009