New English's definitions

Vulgaria

A neighborhood of McMansions.

A new snob hill

Many cities have new neighborhoods that are nothing more than a a Vulgaria.

by New English December 17, 2008

Group Poop

4. A prank when several people decide to poop in the same toilet, so that when the last person flushes the toilet overflows, in the hope that feces end up on the bathroom floor

Let's do a group poop and flood the first floor bathroom.

by New English December 19, 2008

Post 4th of July Blues

This is the depression that as soon as you go to bed on July 4th. July 4th is the high point of the summer as it is the only holiday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The effects of this are severe if you take your only summer vacation before or during the 4th. Taking a vacation after the 4th greatly decreases the effects of this condition.

(On July 5th) Suzanne: I am so bummed. The 4th of July is over and I haven't taken any time off after that.

Stephanie: You should have done what I did and planned a vacation for the end of July. You are getting the full effects of the Post 4th of July Blues while I am only getting a mild effect.

by New English July 7, 2011

Wal-Marting

3. The taking over of other businesses when a Wal-Mart moves in; the general idea of Wal-Mart and other big box stores taking over, especially with cheaply made products

There is much concern over the Wal-Marting of our society.

by New English December 20, 2008

Back Lot Beauty

This describes the vehicles that sit in the back of the car dealership. These are the used cars that are more difficult to sell.

I need a new car but can't afford anything too pricey. I will have to look at a back lot beauty.

by New English August 17, 2010

Sunday Restlessness

This is the feeling you get on a Sunday, usually in the late afternoon or early evening. It usually results from a combination of an uneventful weekend and anxiety over work the next week. Symptoms of Sunday restlessness include going on a drive aimlessly around town, going for a walk, or going into a store for no real reason. Being unhappy with your job increases the intensity.

I went out for a drive to alleviate my Sunday restlessness.

by New English December 6, 2010

Pre-Summer Movie

These are the movies that are released before the summer blockbuster season. They are usually released in April, but sometimes as early as March. They may have some elements of a summer blockbuster such as action and science fiction elements, but they usually are not quite the draw that summer movies are since kids are still in school. These movies also advertise summer blockbusters heavily.

Alice in Wonderland was an excellent pre-summer movie that made lots of money.

by New English August 10, 2010