Literally means "pretty boy," as in an attractive member of the male gender. Also spelled "bishonen," and sometimes shortened to "bish" and "bishie/bishy." It is a Japanese word, adopted by female anime fans in the rest of the world to denote any male anime, manga, or video game character they happen to find good looking. Strictly speaking, "bishounen" should only refer to boys under age 20, since a "pretty man" would be "biseinen." However, most people prefer to use bishounen for men and boys of all ages, as it is so widely used.
Opinions on which males are bishounen and which are not vary according to personal tastes. The stereotypical bishounen generally has long hair, a slender, graceful figure, and lacks facial hair. Bishounen tend to appear androgynous or feminine. They are also likely to have certain personality traits, like sensitivity, secretiveness, moodiness, refinement, and a dark, tormented past.
This word is a noun, but is sometimes used as an adjective, as in the sentence "That guy is so bishounen." As an adjective, the word means "having or displaying the traits of a bishounen."
Opinions on which males are bishounen and which are not vary according to personal tastes. The stereotypical bishounen generally has long hair, a slender, graceful figure, and lacks facial hair. Bishounen tend to appear androgynous or feminine. They are also likely to have certain personality traits, like sensitivity, secretiveness, moodiness, refinement, and a dark, tormented past.
This word is a noun, but is sometimes used as an adjective, as in the sentence "That guy is so bishounen." As an adjective, the word means "having or displaying the traits of a bishounen."
by Stephanie M. July 02, 2003
Alternative name for the city of Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. The word was coined by combining the first part of "Manchester" with the second word in "Las Vegas," juxtaposing Las Vegas's glitz and glamor with Manchester's lack of either. Used derisively.
"So are we going out tonight?"
"We live in Manch-Vegas. The hottest spot open this late is Wal-Mart."
"We live in Manch-Vegas. The hottest spot open this late is Wal-Mart."
by Stephanie M. December 19, 2003
Can be used as a noun for a group of players who decide to work and fight together in a video game. May also be used as a verb for the act of banding together and cooperating with other game players.
by Stephanie M. October 28, 2003
A word coined by fans of the Dynasty Warriors video games with two usages. Derived from Lu Bu, a character in these video games.
"Lu Bu'd" is sometimes used as an adjective by fans to describe a character whose attack power has been substantially increased, making him or her as powerful as Lu Bu and as difficult to defeat.
"Lu Bu'd" can also mean the act of being defeated by Lu Bu, or a Lu Bu'd character. With this usage, it means the same thing as owned.
"Lu Bu'd" is sometimes used as an adjective by fans to describe a character whose attack power has been substantially increased, making him or her as powerful as Lu Bu and as difficult to defeat.
"Lu Bu'd" can also mean the act of being defeated by Lu Bu, or a Lu Bu'd character. With this usage, it means the same thing as owned.
"OMFG, Lu Bu'd Zhao Yun in the Nanman Campaign is almost impossible to defeat."
"Dude, you've been Lu Bu'd."
"Dude, you've been Lu Bu'd."
by Stephanie M. October 16, 2003
Political policy and ideaology motivated by practicality, not ethics or morality. In realpolitik, the goal is securing or improving one's own interests, not doing the 'right thing' or helping other people.
Example in action: nearly all American foreign policy, particularly under the George W. Bush regime.
by Stephanie M. March 09, 2004
by STEPHANIE M. March 04, 2005
The warm, pleasant sensations one feels in the stomach and heart area when emotionally moved by an act of goodwill or love.
by Stephanie M. December 28, 2003