SalvyZ's definitions

cybertariat

a so-called 'knowledge worker' who is always virtually at work due to the way communication technologies blur the lines between the workplace and home.

"Like other cybertariats, I'm accustomed to compulsively checking my work email at all hours of the night."

by SalvyZ June 3, 2019

grammar fonzie

Grammar Fonzie is a linguistic style that wholeheartedly embraces and celebrates cool and creative uses of language, valuing expression over rigid adherence to traditional grammar rules. It appreciates the innovative and inventive ways people communicate, even if they deviate from established norms. In contrast, it stands in opposition to the concept of a "Grammar Nazi," which focuses on strict and unwavering enforcement of grammar rules without considering the potential for creativity and expression in language.

Unlike a Grammar Nazi, who would nitpick and correct every minor deviation from grammar rules, a Grammar Fonzie would revel in the imaginative and daring expressions that give language its flair and individuality

by SalvyZ July 25, 2023

Liesure

Confidence in one’s dishonesty

“Constanza said it’s not lying if you believe it. That’s liesure in a nutshell.”

by SalvyZ November 28, 2018

auld langxiety

The kind of anxiety that arises as one bids farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.

"Johnny's auld langxiety kicks in at about 11:55p on New Year's Eve as feelings of intense worry overcome him at the prospect of another year of this shit."

by SalvyZ December 15, 2018

Mood Poisoning

A temporary psychological and physiological condition resulting from prolonged exposure to an individual experiencing acute negativity. Symptoms typically include headaches, decreased energy, spontaneous sighing, and a contagious urge to roll one's eyes.

I love my friend Sarah, but I need to limit our coffee dates to 30 minutes to avoid mood poisoning - she's been really negative lately.

by SalvyZ January 30, 2025

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