Kaufman Effect

Occurring when biological men identifying as transgender women dominate female athletics; refers to Andy Kaufman defeating female wrestlers in the 1970s as part of his comedic act.

When transgender women (biological men) join female athletic teams and deprive women of their right to compete fairly with other biological women, that's the Kaufman Effect.

by scharky August 06, 2019

temals

\'tā-mȏls\
tay-malls
Phrase (2014)

1. Acronym of the expression TMALSS: "To make a long story short".

2. Lacking lengthy explanations or trivial details.

3. Just the facts, in a nutshell

"Temals, we got hopelessly lost and had to hitchhike back to the hotel."

"Our trip to New Orleans was terrible, temals."

by scharky September 03, 2014

Gromato

A green tomato.

Before ripening, red or yellow tomatoes are green and should be called "gromatoes".

by scharky February 15, 2024

peoplesicle

a person contained in a cryogenic chamber.

Science hasn't yet discovered how to reanimate peoplesicles preserved by cryogenic freezing.

by scharky January 11, 2023

hemispherean

a person who lives in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.

We Northern Hemisphereans get jealous of you Southern Hemisphereans when our winter begins and your summer is just starting.

by scharky September 18, 2024

grillista

A female who barbecues, especially with great skill and passion; a female pitmaster.

Diana showed off her grillista skills by barbecuing juicy pepper steaks and succulent pineapple.

by scharky March 10, 2016

pinkfinger

a novice guitarist

named for the pinkish-red fingertip irritation caused by fretting strings before calluses are developed

Pinkfinger guitarists learn quickly by taking music lessons from a professional teacher and practicing each day.

by scharky September 17, 2022