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apocryphal

From the Greek word Apocrypha which means 'hidden things'. Slang term derived from the Apocryphical Books of the Bible. In daily speech, "Apocrypha" and "apocryphal" means something that is not canonical, something that doesn't really count. Often used by comic book or tv-show geeks.
Nah -- Spock never visited Never-Never Land in current Star Trek continuity. That episode is totally apocryphal.

(Note that the example itself is apocryphal and not taken from neither the real world nor Star Trek lore.)
by Mefistofeles August 30, 2004
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Pollyannaish

(adjective)
Belittling and often insulting term for being absurdly optimistic and good-hearted, believing in a good world where everything works out for the best all tht time. Often in combination with being God-fearing and perceiving oneself standing on a higher moral ground than others.
See also: Daddy's Little Girl, Goody Two-Shoes

The word "Pollyannaish" is derived from "Pollyanna," the heroine of Eleanor H. Porter's famous novel "Pollyanna" (1913), whose outlook on life was one of absolute optimism and whose problems were always straightened out in the end.

(Disclaimer: Not very modern, but still an urban term.)
"Although I've been raped and mishandled by a demon, I'm determined to remain optimistic, no matter what" is a perfect summation of being pollyannish.
by Mefistofeles August 24, 2004
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cheese poof

(noun)
From the TV cartoon South Park - Cheese Poofs is the favored snack of Cartman, regarly bought for him by Cartman's mom. The ultimate non-nutritous TV snack.
After the tv series got regognition, "cheese poof" became a popular slang word with various meanings. It can be used as an insult as well as a word for all sorts of unhealthy snacks.
According to rumour, "cheese poof" crisps exist in the real world too. Possibly an attempt to ride on the South Park wave.
1. (original) I'm not fat, I'm big-boned. Now give me those cheese poofs, damnit!
2. (extended) Man, I'm hungover. Let's go grab some cheese poof kinda snack.
3. (insult) You wanna go home to bed and it's not even midnight? Don't be such a cheese poof!
by Mefistofeles August 24, 2004
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itsy-bitsy

(adjective)
A term that means something small, tiny. Possibly derived from the term ittle bitty which in turn comes from a twist of the word "little bit".
Can be used together with the word teeny-weeny (for example in the song "Itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka-dot bikini").
See also itty-bitty, ittle bitty, and teeny-weeny.
He's such a mean cheapskate. Did you see that little itsy-bitsy fucking pizza slice he left for me?

Look at her. She has the sweetest itsy-bitsy butt I've ever seen.
by Mefistofeles August 24, 2004
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