Simmaniac's definitions

Insurrection

A revolt against legal and government authority in an effort to overthrow the government.

The President was impeached because it was believed he had encouraged the insurrection.

by Simmaniac January 12, 2021

FICA tax

Federal taxes that are taken out of your paycheck before you get paid if you live in the United States or work for a US company. Usually refers to payroll taxes that are reported on IRS form 941.

The employer matches the employee's share of FICA tax except for the income tax withheld.

by Simmaniac January 12, 2021

Catastrophic coverage

In health insurance, it refers to a health plan with such a high deductible (the amount that you pay out of pocket before the plan pays anything) that it will only be likely to cover you in the case of a serious health catastrophe such as heart surgery, cancer, or an accident requiring multiple procedures and surgery.

Catastrophic coverage is less expensive than other plans, but you get what you pay for.

by Simmaniac November 9, 2018

awesome

A term that, before the 1980s, meant something that inspired awe. During and after the 80's, meant cool, wonderful, sexy, great, etc.

Prior to 1980s: "That was an awesome sunset." Or, "Our God is an awesome God. "

During and after the 1980s (though briefly replaced by gnarly, epic, etc): "That is an awesome outfit you've got on!" Or, "Where did you get those awesome shoes? "

by Simmaniac March 4, 2017

Resistance

a) The act of trying to prevent something or a material that is not affected by something.

b) A militant armed organization interested in overturning the rule of law.

The cold weather jacket was rated for wind resistance.

The Resistance succeeded in destroying the Death Star.

by Simmaniac January 12, 2021