SalvyZ's definitions

Outragious

The contagious nature of anger in outrage culture.

“The way people attacked her for her Trump Meme is outragiousness in action.”

by SalvyZ January 15, 2020

grammar commie

A term used to describe a person who believes in and advocates for an egalitarian approach to language use. They view language primarily as a means of expressing meaning and facilitating communication, rather than as a status symbol or a tool for exclusion. A Grammar Commie stresses the importance of comprehensibility over stringent adherence to traditional grammar rules, and supports the validity of diverse linguistic styles and dialects, thus breaking the barriers of linguistic elitism and fostering inclusivity.

"Even though Jenny could correct every misplaced comma or misspelled word, as a Grammar Commie, she chose instead to focus on understanding the message the writer intended to convey, promoting a more inclusive and egalitarian approach to communication."

by SalvyZ July 24, 2023

dance floor imperialism

"Dance floor imperialism" refers to the phenomenon observed at social gatherings where a designated space for dancing exists. In these settings, the individuals on the dance floor often develop a deep intolerance for those who choose not to partake in dancing. Fuelled by a kind of mania, these dancers become relentless in their efforts to pressure non-dancers to join them, creating an environment where the desire to conform to the dominant dancing culture becomes almost inevitable. Dance floor imperialism manifests as an explicit expectation for everyone to participate, and non-dancers often find themselves succumbing to the relentless persuasion, inadvertently surrendering their autonomy on the dance floor.

The atmosphere on the dance floor was charged with dance floor imperialism as enthusiastic dancers actively sought to recruit non-dancers into their rhythmic domain.

by SalvyZ June 24, 2023

psycherelic

states of mind defined by super old ways of thinking

"Listening to my grandfather drone on about the old days was a psycherelic experience."

by SalvyZ February 22, 2023

polkageist

A ghost that, when it appears, only ever does a lively dance of Bohemian origin in duple time.

"The ghost in our house is constantly doing the polka -- it's a polkageist."

by SalvyZ October 30, 2019

hobosexual

A person who dates others only to have a place to live.

"John's only with Mary for a place to stay. He doesn't love her. He's hobosexual."

by SalvyZ October 16, 2020

smitation

When a police officer uses excessive force during the execution of a legal citation (smite + citation)

“The cop committed a smitation when he punched the jay walker while issuing him a ticket.”

by SalvyZ November 2, 2020