unrequited like

When you like someone who doesn't like you. ('Like' in the non-weird way.)

Failure: "My life is filled with unrequited like."
Snarker: "I wonder what the common denominator could be?"

by canonlibel February 26, 2010

glot'al

The correct way to pronounce "glottal" is with a glottal stop. That way it's practically onomatopoeia.

A: "What's a glot'al stop, anyway?"
B: "You just made one."

by canonlibel February 17, 2010

trans folk

Transsexual and/or transgender people. Good word for allies who think other words sound clinical or awkward.

"Trans folk are totally awesome."

by canonlibel March 9, 2010

HSU

Stands for "Hills, Stairs, and Umbrellas." Definitely not "Humboldt State University," which is wrong.

The northernmost California State University, friendly people, great weather (if you like rain), gigantic redwoods ON CAMPUS, great hiking ON CAMPUS, we walk and bike everywhere... we're kind of a bubble here.

"I went to HSU because it's the farthest from LA without out-of-state tuition."

by canonlibel August 24, 2008

Anxenia

The feeling of anxiety that a host has when entertaining company because one is so concerned with making sure everybody is comfortable and happy.

Portmanteau of "anxiety" and "xenia" (the Greek concept of hospitality).

"Parties are more fun when the hosts aren't letting anxenia get the best of them!

by canonlibel September 20, 2010

echo:

Used at the beginning of emails, IMs, text messages, etc. when you are sending identical messages through different channels. It's a polite way of noting that you're trying to get in touch with someone any way possible.

John receives a text message, "Call me!" and then a Facebook message: "Echo: Call me!"

by canonlibel February 17, 2010

stadium chant

Vocals recorded from large crowds, usually at sports events.

That stadium chant song you always hear is Kernkraft 400 by Zombie Nation!

by canonlibel June 11, 2014