Hilari
həˈlerē
noun; verb (informal, slightly bewildered)
A person who instinctively retreats to their cozy mole hill of solitude, but somehow keeps getting roped into public speaking, presenting to large groups, or becoming the accidental center of attention. Think: hermit by nature, keynote speaker by fate.
Origins: Equal parts existential dread and caffeine
Common symptoms of Hilari-ing include:
-Nervous pacing followed by oddly compelling TED Talk energy
-Speaking from the heart while clutching a stress ball
-The post-presentation existential crisis nap
həˈlerē
noun; verb (informal, slightly bewildered)
A person who instinctively retreats to their cozy mole hill of solitude, but somehow keeps getting roped into public speaking, presenting to large groups, or becoming the accidental center of attention. Think: hermit by nature, keynote speaker by fate.
Origins: Equal parts existential dread and caffeine
Common symptoms of Hilari-ing include:
-Nervous pacing followed by oddly compelling TED Talk energy
-Speaking from the heart while clutching a stress ball
-The post-presentation existential crisis nap
I'm... doing a Hilari this morning. I think lack of sleep really just blows up any inhibitions I have. Oh man. How do I get pulled into these things? I feel like I try to stay in my molehill
by OopsIPublicSpoke June 27, 2025