stealing valor

steal-ing val-or \stēl-ing va-lər\

verb (2014)

1. To fraudulently pose as a member or veteran of the armed forces, law enforcement, or any other similar entity, usually in order to gain undeserved honors, awards, or recognition.

SEE ALSO: STOLEN VALOR, VALOR THIEF, VALOR THEFT

"By falsely claiming to be a veteran of the Coast Guard, and using fake veteran status to promote her website, Jane is stealing valor from veterans who truly deserve recognition."

by scharky August 15, 2014

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

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

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."

by scharky September 29, 2021