PRwiz101's definitions

a follow

A book or a CD or an online game that is created or produced after a similar, usually debut work by the same artist or maker.

"Wow, I bought that first game in the series, but I want to buy a follow when it comes out, too."

-- Overheard at a water cooler in Taipei

by PRwiz101 August 10, 2009

fomentum

(n.) -- A state of existence reached when a gaggle of political candidates gather for a debate and ignore the issues, respond to questions without substance, preferring to bluster, posture and end the debate having done nothing other than denigrate each of the other politicians on stage.

"Did you see it? The South Carolina Republican debate last night produced new fomentum as the candidates berated each other and offered not a single substantive idea."

-- overheard at a watercooler in Raleigh, South Carolina, January 20, 2012

by PRwiz101 February 7, 2012

Jewmentum

(n.) -- the inner confidence of a Jewish person to persevere against all odds and come out with a successful outcome, no matter what the endeavor is, big or small.

"Oh, I know the odds are against me, but I really want to try my hand at writing a novel, and I'm hoping my Jewmentum will carry me through to the end. It's a dream I have had since high school, to be a novelist!"

by PRwiz101 March 17, 2012

doomsnight

(n.) - the final hours of humankind on the evening of doomsday

"The way things are going, if we're not careful, all the doomsday scenarios going around now might just end in one
long, final doomsnight. It won't be a pretty picture, either!"

overheard at a water cooler in Madison, Wisconsin on January 12, 2011

by PRwiz101 January 25, 2011

listicle

(n.) -- a magazine article comprised almost entirely of one long list of over 100 names of people notable for some achievement or national or international honor

"There's an 8-page listicle in the magazine this week, with lots of photos and quotes, but most of the text is just a huge list of 150 'women who matter' in today's world, according to the editors."

Overheard at a watercooler in San Francisco, January 19, 2011

by PRwiz101 March 24, 2011

pajama professional

(n.) -- a person who works from his or her home, often lounging around in pajamas all day or putting on some informal clothes as the day goes on.

"My brother in Alaska has become a certified pajama professional now; he makes a nice living from his home office and never has to wear a suit and tie anymore. I love it!"

Overheard at a watercooler in Seattle on October 25, 2009

by PRwiz101 October 29, 2009

nincompoopellectual

(n.) -- A person whose ideas and comments online are so inane and silly that he or she comes across as more of a nincompoop than a real intellectual.

"My uncle is smart and all that, he went to some Ivy League college, but in fact, he's a real nincompoopellectual most of the time, with all his silly ideas."

-- Overheard at a Thanksgiving dinner party in Teaneck, New Jersey in 2001

by PRwiz101 November 2, 2009