clarebear81's definitions

Whitechapel jetlag

A condition commonly suffered after excessive partying, named after London's most hedonistic district. The effect is reminiscent of the effects of long distance air travel, whereby your body no longer has any concept of what time of day or night it really is.

Cassie was struggling on on Sunday. After Friday's drinks got a bit out of hand, she had a serious case of Whitechapel jetlag and still isn't completely sure what day it is.

by Clarebear81 January 9, 2011

dystextia

Dystextia is when you misspell a word whilst typing an SMS message into your mobile phone. Often exacerbated by over-sized thumbs or excessive alcohol consumption.

what the hell does this text message from Greg mean?" "I'm not sure but it's three in the afternoon on a Friday and his dystextia is often bad at this time after all those wines at lunch.

by Clarebear81 December 12, 2010

resentation

A presentation that you really hate working on, usually in powerpoint.

Tarek would have liked nothing more than to stay in the pub all afternoon, however he was forced to go back to the office to work on the dreaded 900 slide client resentation for Friday.

by Clarebear81 May 17, 2011

Wirish

Somebody who claims connections with Ireland to make themselves sound more culturally grounded, cool or sexy. Abbreviation of 'wannabe Irish'.

Dave is always going on about his distant relations from Dublin, but he hasn't actually been there. He's so Wirish.

by Clarebear81 December 5, 2010

ladvertising

An advertisement unquestioningly written for a male audience/client, usually augmented by an excessive display of female flesh to make it popular with either/both parties.

Did you see the new Lynx advert? The girls were pretty much naked!" "Don't worry, Sally, that was just a bit of ladvertising. I'm sure Robbie appreciated it, even if you didn't.

by Clarebear81 December 2, 2010

apple maxed

A condition whereby you have more apple branded products than is justifiable or necessary.

With the new iPad she got from her bosses at work, the iPhone upgrade and the new MacBook, Clare felt completely apple maxed.

by Clarebear81 January 7, 2011