2 definitions by Nayfan
Mandarin Chinese for "What". When used in English, can be the equivelant of "what" or "huh". When used for "huh", shen ma is emphasized the same facial expressions as "huh" - ie. confused.
When spoken, MA is pronounced as a very quick MAH, and is of a higher tone than SHEN. It is accepted if both are said in a relatively flat tone. Both SHEN and MA should be said quickly but audibly.
When spoken, MA is pronounced as a very quick MAH, and is of a higher tone than SHEN. It is accepted if both are said in a relatively flat tone. Both SHEN and MA should be said quickly but audibly.
When used as "what"
A: Hey, guess what?
B: Shen ma?
A: I just got my results back
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When used as "huh"
A. I saw my girlfriend with her ex again today.
B. Shen ma?
A. Yeah, she told me it was over, but she was all over him.
A: Hey, guess what?
B: Shen ma?
A: I just got my results back
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When used as "huh"
A. I saw my girlfriend with her ex again today.
B. Shen ma?
A. Yeah, she told me it was over, but she was all over him.
by Nayfan December 11, 2008
Similar to Writer's Block and Reader's Block. Happens when you are watching a series / film / drama / etc. but can not retain the attention span to watch for long periods of time. As well as the shortened viewing time, the ability to retain what has been viewed is impaired.
Another symptom of Watcher's Block is the shorter periods of time between channel changes.
Another symptom of Watcher's Block is the shorter periods of time between channel changes.
1: Did you watch that DVD I loaned you?
2: I tried to, but I can't get into it. Watched 15 minutes of it, then just gave up. Think I've got Watcher's Block.
A: You keep flicking channels here, you got Watcher's Block or something?
B: Must have.
2: I tried to, but I can't get into it. Watched 15 minutes of it, then just gave up. Think I've got Watcher's Block.
A: You keep flicking channels here, you got Watcher's Block or something?
B: Must have.
by Nayfan May 12, 2009