errand

Noun. An expedition involving the acquisition of some good, usually perceived as essential, when in fact completely unnecessary. Because errands involve a component of travel, they are often confused for a leisure activity. From the root, errant, aimless.

I had a busy day today running errands.

by SkippyD1 May 03, 2006

libertarianism

Noun. The belief that pursuing one's own self-interest, while shirking larger social responsibilities, is still somehow humanitarian.

Libertarianism is how the advantaged describe their neglect of the les-advantage: they're "protecting everyone's freedom" by respecting the impoverished's right to be poor.

by SkippyD1 February 09, 2008

autoschadenfreude

Noun. A malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of yourself.

I'm just going to stay in tonight and sulk: I'm really feeling the autoschadenfreude.

by SkippyD1 February 09, 2008