Marcus Macdonald's definitions

tradical

tradical:(traditional + radical) adj. An idea or practice that, while rooted in tradition, remains revolutionary.

radical tradition traditional revolutionary

Tradical accounting methods, such as time-based accounting, could vastly improve economic and social conditions in communities.

by Marcus Macdonald May 21, 2008

snerd

snerd: noun. A nerd that engages in sinful or wanton behavior; diametrically opposed to restrained, conservative nerd habits.

I have rarely met such a lustful, decadent snerd!

by Marcus Macdonald May 21, 2008

well-meaning

well-meaning: adj. Maliciously intending harm while pretending to do good.

Of all my well-meaning friends, he is the most dangerous.

by Marcus Macdonald May 21, 2008

taedium-vitae

taedium-vitae: noun. A uncommonly boring list of achievements, such as is common in curriculum vitae.

I'd rather read a short and to the point curriculum vitae, than have to ponder over these dull and lengthy taedium-vitae.

by Marcus Macdonald May 21, 2008

ornitholoquia

ornitholoquia: noun. The language of birds. Unintelligible chattering.

That metaphysical discussion was no more than ornitholoquia to my ears.

by Marcus Macdonald May 21, 2008

damage

damage: exclamation. Energetic exclamation expressed in the presence of amazing or felicitous things and events, referring to neuronal damage (brain overload) occurring during exposure to the object of admiration.

He cried "Damage!" in an exalted state of utter amazement.

by Marcus Macdonald May 21, 2008

man

man: noun. A generic term for any administration, institution, law enforcement agency, rule giving organization; any restrictive body that would limit or constrain in any way an individuals liberties.

Screwing the man. Avoiding the man. Losing the man. Leaving the man. Going to bed with the man. Joining the man. Beating the man. I got caught by the man. I'll never work for the man again.

by Marcus Macdonald May 22, 2008