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

hellatives

(n.) -- Relatives or inlaws from hell.

"It's almost Christmas and as much as I love the holidays, I also hate them because the hellatives will be here for a week or so."

by PRwiz101 October 27, 2011

moredom

The opposite of boredom.

"I never suffer from boredom, and in fact, if I suffer from anything, it's from moredom! I never have enough time to do all the things I want to do!"

-- Danny Bloom, April 7, 2009

by PRwiz101 July 4, 2009

lawnument

(n.) -- a lawn ornament made of wood or plastic or metal, such as a pink flamingo

"Man, I had fun today! I put up a new lawnument in the front yard, and when my wife comes home is she ever going to be surprised!"

by PRwiz101 September 3, 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

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

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