7 definitions by Michael DeFant
vay·cay (vey-kay)
--noun
1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one following termination from employment or school.
2. Early or temporary retirement.
3. A period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, travel, or just goofing off.
4. Freedom or release from duty, business, activity, or obligations.
--noun
1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one following termination from employment or school.
2. Early or temporary retirement.
3. A period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, travel, or just goofing off.
4. Freedom or release from duty, business, activity, or obligations.
"Oh, you say you had to work overtime at work today? Well, today on vaycay, I woke up at noon, grabbed some sun, squashed a few brits on Xbox Live, and then closed down the bars."
by Michael DeFant August 22, 2007
blame·storm·ing (blām-stôr-mĭng)
--noun
1. Group session intended to determine responsibility (or blame) for a problem.
2. Method for passing fault onto another.
3. Usually entails ignoring any search for solutions.
--noun
1. Group session intended to determine responsibility (or blame) for a problem.
2. Method for passing fault onto another.
3. Usually entails ignoring any search for solutions.
"The current deficit and impending closure of businesses will survive the ongoing blame-storming, but the company will not."
by Michael DeFant December 11, 2008
chill·lax·ing (chill-lax-ĭng)
--verb
1. Slang combination of chillin' and relaxin'.
2. State of being calm, relaxed, and laid-back.
--verb
1. Slang combination of chillin' and relaxin'.
2. State of being calm, relaxed, and laid-back.
by Michael DeFant December 11, 2008
al·tus ten·do (al-tuhs ten-doh)
--verb
1. Latin phrase translated as "I reach high".
2. Motto of the USCG Chief Petty Officers Academy.
--verb
1. Latin phrase translated as "I reach high".
2. Motto of the USCG Chief Petty Officers Academy.
"Altus tendo!"
by Michael DeFant December 11, 2008
lu·di·crous·i·ty per·son·i·fied (loo-di-kruhs-i-tee pər-sŏn'ə-fī'd)
--adjective
1. The height of ludicrosity--an extreme case of absurdity and humor--experienced on a human level.
2. An event of unbelievable ridiculousness.
--adjective
1. The height of ludicrosity--an extreme case of absurdity and humor--experienced on a human level.
2. An event of unbelievable ridiculousness.
Example of ludicrosity personified- I was speaking with a kid on the street who said he has healing hands because his friend regained consciousness when he held her hand. Of course, it could have been the glucose tab that helped the diabetic.
by Michael DeFant December 11, 2008
shut·up (shuht-up)
--interjection
1. An expression of disbelief.
2. Amazement; astonishment.
Also,
--adjective
1. An intensive used to express satisfaction, acceptance, pleasure, excellence, exaltation, approval, awe, or reverence- the level of satisfaction is proportional to the charismatic level of the expression.
--interjection
1. An expression of disbelief.
2. Amazement; astonishment.
Also,
--adjective
1. An intensive used to express satisfaction, acceptance, pleasure, excellence, exaltation, approval, awe, or reverence- the level of satisfaction is proportional to the charismatic level of the expression.
For instance, you arrive at a boring kids carnival, you'd rather be golfing or fishing, but across the way you see it..."Shut-up, they have blue cotton candy".
by Michael DeFant September 22, 2007
per⋅snick⋅et⋅y (per-snik-i-tee)
--adjective
1. Showing particular attention to the details.
2. Related to being picky or fussy--over-particular.
3. Commonly perceived as snobbish or pretentious.
3. Fastidious.
--adjective
1. Showing particular attention to the details.
2. Related to being picky or fussy--over-particular.
3. Commonly perceived as snobbish or pretentious.
3. Fastidious.
by Michael DeFant December 11, 2008