Definitions by scharky

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.

pinkfinger by scharky September 17, 2022

AMAP 

As Much As Possible; compare ASAP (As Soon As Possible).

i always backlink my amazon and etsy shops so i can maximize sales AMAP.

AMAP by scharky January 5, 2022

retrosault 

a backward somersault.

Ashley rolled backward, performing a perfect retrosault.

retrosault by scharky January 1, 2022

YOYO 

You're Only Young Once.

a term to relieve anxieties about things that young people do, and can only get away with because they're young, wild, and take risks, and won't be able to get away with such things once they become responsible adults.

"My daughter wants to dress up like a penguin, and a princess, and a firefighter for Halloween--all at the same time."
"So let her. YOYO."

"Should we let Brad go to Cancun with his friends for spring break?"
"Definitely. YOYO."

YOYO by scharky September 29, 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."

misqueue by scharky August 8, 2021

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.

Sittle by scharky August 6, 2021

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.

Kaufman Effect by scharky August 6, 2019