The curious bibliophile 's definitions

incomponent

The moment after carefully packing away a board game and finding a piece you missed. You now have to unpack three quarters of for just that one piece.

Nigel had just placed his game back on the shelf when his wife found a stray piece. "I've found an incomponent" she said.

by The curious bibliophile February 9, 2019

Sexophone

Someone who describes a sexual encounter very loudly on the phone. Whilst riding public transport.

Nigel got lucky the night before. Now everyone on the bus knows it. He's a right sexophone

by The curious bibliophile July 9, 2018

Vegan

A word used to describe people totally convinced or their superiority. They are generally best avoided in almost all circumstances.

Marshal told everyone he was a vegan. Everyone agreed with him. He was indeed a total and utter vegan.

by The curious bibliophile July 9, 2018

whine glass

That period after the first few drinks where a person becomes depressed and morose.

Emma had three vodka and cokes. This is when she had her whine glass moment.

by The curious bibliophile September 11, 2018

Watson

Someone who lives permanently in the shadow of another I.E John Watson lived in the shadow of Sherlock Holmes.

Vince wouldn't dream of interrupting his good friend Charlie. He was a right Watson.

by The curious bibliophile August 15, 2019

Rhubarb and custard

A euphemism to describe the oozing from and infected orifice.

Doctor I don't know what it is, but it looks like rhubarb and custard.

by The curious bibliophile July 9, 2018

Flappuccinos

The rhythmic calming actions used by hipsters when their favourite coffee shop closes unexpectedly.

Costa had closed for renovation. That sent the hipsters into a flurry of flappuccinos.

by The curious bibliophile July 9, 2018