trans folk

Transsexual and/or transgender people. Good word for allies who think other words sound clinical or awkward.
by canonlibel March 10, 2010
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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
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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 July 28, 2008
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happy holidays

"Happy Holidays!" is not a politically correct way of waging War on Christmas. Absolutely not. It's an abbreviation. A time-saver. In the words of John Stewart, "Now I suppose you could say have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, but you probably have SHIT TO DO."
"Oh, hey! Gotta' run or I'll miss my bus. Happy holidays!"
by canonlibel December 28, 2008
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pixel paper

Synonymous with electronic ink displays used in e-readers like the Kindle or Nook but easier to pronounce.
I'm happy to hear that pixel paper is getting cheaper! Maybe I can afford an e-reader!
by canonlibel July 30, 2010
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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
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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
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