intothefray's definitions

Ally abuse

Ally abuse, is when an International Trading Partner continuously threaten, implement and/or intentionally prevaricates on implementing tariffs on a trading partner ally. The abuse is seen when the abuser can give no logical reason for the implementation of punitive measures against an ally where trading, and agreements to trade are in contractual agreement. This 'ally abuse' is perfectly illustrated by the random actions against allies of the United States of America - by the United States of America. Both punitive tariffs outside a formal agreement, and, the 'on again, off again' nature of threats to implement said trading tariffs constitute Ally abuse. In the above example, in 2025, Donald Trump engaged in "Ally abuse" against its formal trading partners, Mexico and Canada.

The United States of America has engaged in "Ally abuse" with its formal trading partners in Canada and Mexico.

by intothefray March 5, 2025

BTWB

Before They Were Born

OMG, how old is that? Mom and Dad’s age? No way, even older...That was BTWB!

by intothefray October 20, 2020

skinny creamsicle

The creamsicle and very tasty ‘low/no carb” alcoholic beverage that tastes like a creamsicle from the ‘ice cream man’. Recipe: 1-2oz of Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and Fresca poured over ice. You won’t believe it! Cheers!

I had nothing left in the fridge except Fresca and some Sailor Jerry. Boom!! Created the refreshing “skinny creamsicle”

by intothefray May 8, 2021

hand grenuke

A portmanteau of the phrase ‘Hand Grenade’ + ‘Nuclear’ meant to describe a limited, tactical nuclear warhead. This phrase was first broadcast by Lt. General Mark Hurtling (Ret.) on October 6th, 2022

There is great fear of a nuclear conflict begun by Russia using a Hand Grenuke in an act desperation.

by intothefray October 6, 2022

Cottahouse

This is when you purchase a property that satisfies both your housing needs but is like a cottage in the sense that it is serves both purposes. A residence that allows you to have the luxuries of home but is ‘out of town’ and may be on or near the water in a non-urban environment. Therefore, it serves both purposes in one residence. A hybrid property that combines two interests conveniently into one.

We can’t afford to buy both a cottage and keep the house so we are going to gey a cottahouse out of town.

by intothefray June 11, 2018

reserved input

The act of knowingly denying knowledge about events in an attempt to extend a great conversation.

When having an enjoyable conversation Mason asked me, “do you know who the first person to walk on the moon was”? I reserved input knowing who it was because both he and I were so enjoying the telling of the story.

by intothefray April 24, 2022

Carbonwashing

Carbonwashing is similar to Greenwashing. Carbonwashing is the practice of virtue signaling by companies or individuals to proclaim that they are purchasing "carbon credits" or similar type carbon producing offsets as a means to polish their corporate image. While, in the background they may or may not be doing this as it is a very shadowy audit process to actually prove that you are indeed having any impact whatsoever further to whatever metrics you are using to illustrate.

I just came from a conference and they were speaking of "carbon offsets" and "carbon capture" credits for their business. I'm not sure that these companies are actually measuring this properly or even partaking in sames. I think many of them are just Carbonwashing us.

by intothefray September 7, 2023