PBSPinchback's definitions

antecovidian

The time period of human life prior to the appearance of the COVID-19 virus.

Concerts, shows, movies, restaurants, all the things that makes us human; I miss my antecovidian life.

by PBSPinchback April 25, 2020

CLBP

Acronym for Current Lower Back Problems. Typically an older woman with large pendulous breasts with just a hint of wanton sag that gamely soldiered on without resorting to a surgical reduction. Such women deserve our respect and admiration.

As an aging boomer, I’m grateful to have my CLBP in my declining years.

by PBSPinchback June 8, 2020

mouth mask

A mask worn in a fashion that covers the mouth only. This leaves the nose free for easier breathing while creating the impression that one is conforming to COVID protocols. This style has been observed everywhere from Walmart checkout lines to presumptive nominees for President of the United States.

Mike is sporting a mouth mask, but there is no danger because Mike is a mouth breather.

by PBSPinchback June 27, 2020

end-stage comb-over

A comb-over that has reached the end of its service as there is not enough remaining hair to do the job.

Congressman Ted Yoho delivered his apology, but it was no more convincing than his end-stage comb-over.

by PBSPinchback July 22, 2020

going forward

A completely unnecessary and meaningless corporate buzz phrase that somehow gets shoehorned into every memo, press release or public statement. It can always be eliminated from the text without any effect at all upon the intended meaning.

"If any member of the New England Patriots organization is close enough to a murder investigation to get arrested, it is too close to an unthinkable act for that person to be part of this organization going forward."- Robert Kraft

by PBSPinchback August 13, 2013

upwriting

A style of writing where declarative sentences are punctuated with a question mark instead of a period. It allows the writer to appear just as stupid and insecure on the printed page as they do in conversation.

“Thank you for buying me lunch?” is an example of upwriting.

by PBSPinchback December 7, 2020

zip-tie Republican

A steadfast believer in a political orientation that was hijacked by a former reality TV host.

Ray still believes the results of the 2020 election can somehow be reversed. Ray is a zip-tie Republican.

by PBSPinchback January 29, 2021