sisu

a uniquely Finnish quality;
the word used to typify the Finnish spirit;
a concept that is at the heart of how all Finns view themselves;
a certain feature or value considered by Finns to be typically Finnish

- endurance, resilience, tenacity, determination, perseverance

- an inner reserve of diligence, capacity, the ability to face head-on and always overcome

- craziness: the recklessness that inspires a person to take on something in the face of incredible odds

- bravery, empowerment, inner strength

Gritting your teeth, continuing to fight against an overwhelming enemy, clearing a forest with your bare hands, continuing on to win a race even after falling.

Sisu means that you finish what you start, you don’t quit in the middle of a job, and you don’t whine.

"It doesn’t take sisu to go to the North Pole; it takes sisu to stand at the door when the bear is on the other side."

by Martha's_Cellmate November 11, 2004

fag stag

a straight guy who hangs with gay men

"Dude, do you wanna stay in and watch the game with us?"
"Nah, I'm meeting some friends in Greenwich Village."
"God, you are such a fag stag."

by Martha's_Cellmate November 03, 2004

no, luv

An emphatic declaration against the affirmative - a version of "NO WAY!"

Originally used by John Foster in series 1 of 'The Salon'.

A DISTANT RELATIVE WHO COMES TO VISIT: "Last time I saw you, you were about 7... are you still into Barbie dolls?"
16-YEAR-OLD GIRL: "No, LUV!"

by Martha's_Cellmate November 03, 2004

britification

{noun} The process of making someone English.

verb - "britifying"
past tense - "britified" OR "britificated"

Once you have been taught how to make a cup of Earl Grey, how to toast and butter a crumpet, and how to eat your crumpet and drink your tea with your little finger in the air, your BRITIFICATION is complete, i.e. you have been BRITIFIED.

by Martha's_Cellmate November 04, 2004

man quiche

contraction of "manly quiche"
a type of quiche that can be eaten by straight men without any homosexual jibes being thrown at them.

"Okay, here's the stuff we gotta buy for the party. Write this down. Potato chips, pizza, Diet Pepsi, crackers, quiche for the girls and man quiche for the guys, salad, mayonnaise..."

by Martha's_Cellmate November 03, 2004

Barney purple

{adjective}
A shade of violet reminiscent of the color of children's TV character Barney the Dinosaur.

"I had to get them to re-paint the whole room. I am NOT having my living room Barney purple!"

by Martha's_Cellmate November 03, 2004

kuruma

the Arabic way to say pussy - useful for insulting non-Arab-speakers.

"You are the biggest kuruma I have ever met."

by Martha's_Cellmate November 03, 2004