scharky's definitions

Sittle

To settle down in a sitting position.

After work, Ashley wanted to sittle down in her favorite comfy chair and binge Handmaid's Tale.

by scharky August 6, 2021

misqueue

to sign up for, or enter the incorrect dungeon or raid, in an MMO like World of Warcraft or Final Fantasy 14.

"I meant to sign up for LFR, but I queued for a random heroic dungeon instead."
"Misqueue, dude."

by scharky August 8, 2021

retrosault

a backward somersault.

Ashley rolled backward, performing a perfect retrosault.

by scharky January 1, 2022

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

sportmanteau

The combination of two or more words to create a new word, specifically in the world of sports. Also known as a frankenword or blend.

Baseketball, from basketball and baseball, from the movie of the same name featuring South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone, is a sportmanteau.

Joggling, from jogging and juggling, is a sportmanteau.

Parasailing, from parachute and sailing, is a sportmanteau.

by scharky October 9, 2013

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

Gromato

A green tomato.

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

by scharky February 15, 2024