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Definitions by selenology

Womansplain

When a woman explains (usually to a man) the emotional and psychological causes and context of his behavior.
Her husband kept coming home too late to help make dinner, so she womansplained to him that his unconscious sexism made him feel that cooking was a feminine duty.
Womansplain by selenology July 15, 2016

zipper merge 

When the entering cars merge one by one into each space between the cars already on the road, like the notches on a zipper.

First used by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show on 8/25/10.
Jon Stewart: The hallmark of civilization is the every other car merge - the zipper merge - at tunnels.
zipper merge by selenology September 6, 2010

eraser worm 

The little curls of eraser debris that litter the writing surface after a bout of erasing. So called because they resemble tiny worms.
Student: Teacher, can I switch desks? This one is covered with eraser worms!

Teacher: No, but you can clean it.

Student: How?

Teacher: Find a way.
eraser worm by selenology May 27, 2009

groceril 

Singular form of "groceries." Also, a unit of groceries.
I brought home several full bags from Trader Joe's, but forgot the most crucial groceril of all: whiskey!
groceril by selenology January 10, 2008