tough love

to care for someone while remaining unsympathetic and being strict

Children need tough love today in order to become productive members of society.

by Gerard Irick December 24, 2009

unstable

someone who is unpredictable but yet irresponsible

No one should with someone who is unstable because they can cause problems for you in the long run.

by Gerard Irick November 01, 2010

basket case

someone whos emotions are filled with anxiety and obsession

Any mother would be a basket case if they found out their child was hit by a car.

by Gerard Irick August 05, 2009

light-hearted

a moment where there's humor and having fun

There's nothing wrong with being light-hearted at times to break the formality.

by Gerard Irick March 01, 2010

gung ho

someone who is very assertive about getting something done

Sam was gung ho about getting those packages on the truck before his shift was over.

by Gerard Irick July 23, 2009

guilt trip

a manipulation tactic by promising someone grief and sorrow if something not done a certain way

Denise ran a guilt trip on Nate by telling him to visit his estrange father in the hospital or he'll never have a chance to make amends with him.

by Gerard Irick October 19, 2008

souped

someone who gets a sudden burst of excitement and confidence based on being in favorable positon in a competition

Eric is souped because he is going to be one of the finalist.

by Gerard Irick December 01, 2010