SalvyZ's definitions

pajamification

A form of cultural decay whereby the standards of public attire become less and less formal, leading to people thinking it normal and acceptable to wear pajamas in contexts where doing so has been traditionally considered taboo

"Walmart is a great place to bear witness to the pajamification of American society."

by SalvyZ February 14, 2020

cyberia

on social media, to punish by not talking to them, to cut off, to leave out in the cold; the cyber equivalent of Siberia

“Twitter recently banished Trump to cyberia.”

by SalvyZ February 14, 2021

smitation

When a law enforcement official uses excessive force during the execution of a legal citation. Smite + citation.

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

by SalvyZ November 2, 2020

personallergies

The phenomenon of experiencing strong aversion or negative reactions to certain personality types, as if having an allergic response to their character traits.

"I can't hang out with Jake anymore. His constant bragging and attention-seeking give me major personallergies."

by SalvyZ August 14, 2024

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

mope-a-dope

An argument strategy in which a contender lets an opponent fatigue themself by feigning sadness, guilt, and repentance, allowing the contender to later execute offensive maneuvers and win the fight.

“I thought I was winning the argument but it turns out Betsy pulled a mope-a-dope; she’s like the Muhammad Ali of marital tiffs.”

by SalvyZ June 16, 2019