builtforspeed's definitions

Bible Bootstrap

Referencing the Bible in an attempt to justify actions that are heinous and ungodly.

Amy: I just heard a politician on television say that the Bible justifies separating children from their mothers at the border. What BS!

Juan: Seriously? I bet God really hates it when people try to Bible bootstrap their own evil ideas to the good book.

by builtforspeed July 25, 2018

Pre-existing condition

An old flame you can’t help hooking up with periodically, regardless of either person’s relationship status.

Amy: I can’t believe you slept with Adam after the class reunion. He’s engaged and you have a boyfriend!

Lola: Hey it wasn’t my fault. Adam is a pre-existing condition.

by builtforspeed July 25, 2018

Mixer Upper

A person who purposefully sends mixed signals to confuse you regarding their true feelings and motivations.

Amy: What’s up?

Juan: I’m trying to figure out WTF is up with Lola. Yesterday she said she liked me and wanted to hook up tonight, but today she’s ghosting me.

Amy: Lola should be on a HGTV show called Mixer Upper.

by builtforspeed July 25, 2018

Mimi’s Van

The smell of marijuana. Especially when you smell it as a young man for the first time, on the way to Dairy Queen after your feisty grandmother decided to lend her van to the yard guys for the weekend.

Haden: Wow I love Vegas, but what is that smell? It’s so familiar......

Shadix: Yes Haden that’s because it’s the smell of Mimi’s van.

by builtforspeed July 25, 2018

Awkwardia

Hellish place where no matter where you go, you run into your ex.

Juan: Dammit I ran into Lola 3 times this weekend! I can’t get away from her!

Amy: I’m so sorry dude. You’re living in Awkwardia.......

by builtforspeed July 25, 2018

text torture

Purposefully waiting a long time to text someone back in order to increase anticipation and drama, especially if someone just asked you out or expressed feelings for you

Amy: I’m not sure what to do. Adam texted that he’s into me, but I also like Blake and Juan.

Lola: Just text torture him until you figure out whether you want to hook up with him or not.

by builtforspeed July 25, 2018

Get to 270

A plan to close the deal. Can apply to a presidential candidate seeking 270 electoral college votes, or the finish line of any competitive endeavor.

Outstanding idea......but what’s the plan to get to 270?

by builtforspeed November 4, 2020