Definitions by Under da Bus

syllabophobia 

Noun (Alternate spelling of syllabaphobia): an apparent aversion to syllables, demonstrated by the tendency to truncate words by removing one or more syllables.

My roommate: “I’m taking my vacay next week!”

Me (in my head): Vacay for vacation, glam for glamorous, totes for total(ly)… Geez, the whole words aren’t that long. It seems like we have an epidemic of syllabophobia.

syllabophobia by Under da Bus July 20, 2023

Downdate 

To revert a tastelessly updated house, building, or part of one, to a more classic appearance.

Realtor: "Check out this completely updated kitchen! Everything's new, new, NEW!"
Me: "No, no, NO! Nothing but gray and stainless steel. A secondhand autopsy table would blend right in. This kitchen needs to be downdated!"

Downdate by Under da Bus March 4, 2022

Skeleton 

An insanely dangerous sport, wherein one hurtles down a bobsled track, exceeding the legal speed limit on most U.S. highways, headfirst on a sled that's barely big enough to ride on.

Fun to watch, the skeleton must be named after the anatomical part that breaks if the contestant crashes.

Skeleton by Under da Bus February 12, 2022

Bidenfucker

A Trumptard, specifically, one who displays "Fuck Biden" signs, flags and decals on one's vehicle or home, and/or engages in Bidenfuckery in general.

My neighborhood is too far from work, and is infested with Bidenfuckers, so I'm moving.

Bidenfucker by Under da Bus February 8, 2022