gnostic3's definitions

sheepnanigans

n. Unfettered undisciplined hijinkery engaged in by actual sheep, who are a fun-loving species, or by humans, who sometimes make poor leadership choices.

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Who organized all these sheepnanigans in Europe? We should definitely cancel their good conduct medals.

by gnostic3 March 6, 2022

slapper

n. Ice-hockey shot involving a lot of force but little aim. Used as a euphemism in describing any wasteful action.

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With Alberta’s anti-covid campaign it is just one slapper after another.

by gnostic3 December 26, 2021

scooties

n. Young idiotic riders of electric scooters. Often seen in noisy swarms violating both civic laws and the rules of common sense.

Heads up! Reckless scooties approaching.

by gnostic3 August 27, 2022

kenney

v. To hire someone to demean or defeat a competitor or opponent in a bidding process, election etc. Initially used in western Canada but becoming more widespread.

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I have the election in the bag! I have a guy willing to kenney the incumbent for fifty bucks.

by gnostic3 March 18, 2019

demeshing

v. Removing surgically implanted plastic mesh in an attempt to alleviate odd symptoms. By extension a euphemism for any pointless or inherently futile activity.

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Another election in Israel! When will the demeshing end?

by gnostic3 March 29, 2021

trumptime

n. The moment when serious thoughtful contemplation is abandoned and random wonky action begins.

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Look out kids! Mean Mr. Johnson next door keeps letting his sprinkler splash my BMW. JUST DETAILED! So now it’s rumptime. I mean trumptime.

by gnostic3 June 25, 2019

dipple

n. Expert in a given field who nearly makes a gross error.

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Don’t cut that with your scalpel you dipple! That’s my finger!

So you say. We’ll let the pathologists make that call.

by gnostic3 May 8, 2021