Phantom Oddity's definitions

your mum

Humourous response to any question where a noun or noun-phrase is expected.

See also: Yer mum

Q: What time is it?
A: Your mum.

Q: Under which of the true sciences should philosophy be classified?
A: Your mum.

etc.

by phantom oddity January 9, 2004

sputch

An onomatopaeic ("sound effect") word that can only mean something bad or unpleasant has happened.

An exception to this rule applies to the heroes in zombie (or other monster) movies for whom the sound may represent the death of an enemy.

"Where's the cat?" *Sputch* "Uh-oh."

"Die zombie die!!!" *Sputch* "I love the smell of dead zombie in the morning."

"What's that lump under the carpet?" *Sputch* "Where's the hamster?" "Uh-oh."

by Phantom Oddity May 6, 2004

cymru

The Welsh-language word for the country of Wales.

Variants: Gymru, Nghymru.

The celtic names for Cornwall, Wales, Ireland and Scotland were Cerniw, Cymru, Eire and Alba.

by phantom oddity October 5, 2004

Loidiensian

Someone from the city of Leeds in northern England.

Derives from 'Loidis', old Latin name for Leeds.

Model Nell McAndrew is a Loidiensian.

by phantom oddity July 13, 2004

muggy

(adj.) Used to describe the atmosphere when humidity is high relative to temperature. Nights after humid days tend to be muggy.

The muggy air made even the lightest of sheets awkward to sleep under.

by phantom oddity May 28, 2004

Non Sequitur

1. Latin phrase roughly translating as "doesn't follow" (think: not-in-sequence), i.e. 'non-sequitur' describes something that doesn't follow on from the preceeding information or context. Often used as a form of humour.

2. Rotate the giraffe.

See also: Light Bulb

by phantom oddity May 20, 2004

tertiary

Used to describe something that is third in a list or classification system.

Follows on from primary and secondary.

'Tertiary education' in most countries refers to college or university education.

by phantom oddity October 13, 2005