MikeInDC's definitions

WiFry

An unexpected outage of a WiFi network, usually at a critical time.

“I can’t believe I was WiFried during my Instagram upload,” said Alon.

Julia was upset because of a WiFry while uploading an important job application.

by MikeInDC June 27, 2017

cable creep

The slow, monthly increase of cable television charges in amounts small enough for the customer to tend to ignore, but later result in significant overall increases.

A year ago, my cable bill was $88/month and now it's $117. I hate cable creep.

A few bucks in cable creep and now my bill is 30% higher than a year ago.

My monthly cable crept from $55 to $69 in less than one year.

by MikeInDC January 22, 2018

paper cut detector

Hand sanitizer

Yikes! Paper cut detector! Go easy on the hand sanitizer.

by MikeInDC December 14, 2020

second screening

The opening of a second screen for distraction and/or entertainment purposes (e.g. emails, Instagram, Facebook) while attending a video meeting on a separate screen via Zoom, FaceTime, etc.

During the Zoom staff meeting, Mollie second screened and caught up on her emails.

Daniel was obviously second screening during the meeting; he was tweeting at the same time.

by MikeInDC October 27, 2020

Litereally

Exactly. A replacement for the often erroneously used “literally.”

“I literally walked 8 miles to the supermarket,” said Shannyn.
"No, the supermarket is litereally less than a mile from here," replied Gregor.

by MikeInDC January 14, 2021

cinnraibae

Cinnamon raisin bagel

I’d like a cinnraibae with a shmear of cream cheese and a regular coffee, to go.

by MikeInDC February 15, 2021

moveversary

The anniversary of a move.

Last week, Howard celebrated his moveversary to his fabulous west side condo.
Ben is making a party to celebrate his one year moveversary.

by MikeInDC July 8, 2020