Definitions by paulborthwick

Stressipe

An occurrence that is in a likelihood going to lead to stress. Formed by combining the word stress and recipe. Similar in meaning to a recipe for disaster, but lower stakes of stress, worry or concern vs. disaster

That's a stressipe

Stressipe by paulborthwick January 16, 2026

shareway 

A term used in golf to refer to incidences when two fairways from different holes share common ground

The shareway at the 1st/18th on the Old Course at St Andrews is among the most forgiving in golf

shareway by paulborthwick September 18, 2021

cleveryone 

When a group of people share the same correct answer or insight, often at the expense or to the embarrassment of someone who doesn't.

Paul felt stupid not knowing how to do it, unlike cleveryone else.

cleveryone by paulborthwick September 14, 2021

snacktivity 

1. The act of snacking

2. Snacking as an activity

3. A non-meal-based activity or gathering where the focus and planning is primarily based on the eating options available at or near the activity

There was a lot of snacktivity going on at Isla's party last night.

Looks like there's a lot of snacktivity happening here.

Should we make some snacktivity plans for the weekend? Maybe a small cycle followed by a large lunch?

snacktivity by paulborthwick October 28, 2020

breathing zoom 

The stolen moments of peace and solitude created when an invitee is late to a Zoom/video call. The gift of time that provides a welcome window for clear thought, heightened focus and the unexpected completion of tasks.

Alice's task list was daunting and causing her great stress so the gift of 7 minutes of 'breathing zoom' was most welcome.

breathing zoom by paulborthwick October 16, 2020

longoing

adjective
continuing for an extended period of time; still in progress after a long duration
"longoing discussions", "longoing negotiations", "longoing pursuit"

Barcelona have given up on their longoing attempt to resign Neymar

longoing by paulborthwick August 10, 2020