Definitions by biggs33

noisiating 

(adjective) a sound which is causing a feeling of nausea or disgust, especially a nagging or grating voice.

"Stop talking so much, your voice is noisiating."

noisiating by biggs33 April 3, 2022

specu-lying 

Making a false statement with deliberate intent to deceive, but based on a theory that may actually be true. From Arrested Development, Season 5, Episode 7 ("Rom-Traum").

George-Michael Bluth: I think you were right. They were together in Mexico, and that's why my dad has been weird with me.

Maeby Fünke: Wow, I was just specu-lying.
George-Michael Bluth: Well, you nailed it, Buttons.

specu-lying by biggs33 June 12, 2018

crime-storming

Producing an idea for an offense that may be punishable by law, by holding a spontaneous group discussion. A combination of the words crime and brainstorming. From Arrested Development, Season 5, Episode 7 ("Rom-Traum").

Maeby Fünke: Maybe I can just pretend like I have an illness where I forget everything.

George-Michael Bluth: Like Alzheimer's?
Maeby Fünke: That's a thing, too? I was just crime-storming. You know, just lying out loud. How funny.

crime-storming by biggs33 June 12, 2018

enthusispastic 

(adjective) to be so excited that one flails about, damages people or property, or otherwise overreacts embarassingly.

A: "Damn, the dog was so happy to see you, she ran headfirst into the wall!"
B: "She gets enthusispastic."

enthusispastic by biggs33 February 24, 2017

agree to disbelieve 

Used when one wants to end an annoying conversation, where it is obvious the other person is wrong, but either one is unable to convince the person, or the matter is so trivial one can't be bothered to continue. This lets the person know the conversation is over, but they have not won.

A: Lady Gaga actually has a lot of musical talent, underneath all those ridiculous costumes and stage shenanigans.
B: Agree to disbelieve. Now shut up.

agree to disbelieve by biggs33 March 14, 2011

can't see the forest for the trees 

To be so concerned with specifics or details that the larger problem, situation or point is missed. Alternate: can't see the woods for the trees. Often said incorrectly as "can't see the forest THROUGH the trees." (English, circa 1500's)

A: I hate the piss and crap all over the place from my wife's cats!
B: Dude, she only has the cats because she knows you hate it and is trying to drive you out. I guess you can't see the forest for the trees.

can't see the forest for the trees by biggs33 October 6, 2010

the devil is in the details

Some catch, trick, or error that is hidden in the details, often easily missed.

A: Man, this whiskey is smooth!
B: Dude, it's only 80 proof, you're drinking a liqueur not liquor. Remember, the devil is in the details.

the devil is in the details by biggs33 October 6, 2010