Definitions by smendler

sagan 

An intelligent person who is not only well-versed in his/her subject, but is also graced with an ability to make that subject come to life for others who may not have as much knowledge. A Sagan knows how to evoke childlike wonder and awe, while not taking himself/herself too seriously. Humanisitic, warmhearted, optimistic, and unpretentious. Not just a sage - a Sagan.

"That Neil DeGrasse Tyson - what an excellent example of a Sagan!"

"Yeah, David Suzuki too!"

sagan by smendler May 21, 2013

because 

Abbreviated use of the phrases "because of (noun)" or "because it's (adjective)"

"Why'd you go to her party, if you don't like her?"
"Because cake."

"I must have this new gadget! Why? Because awesome!"

because by smendler April 18, 2013

OFIMA 

"Oh Fuck, It's Monday Again." (or "Oh Fuck, It's Monday Already.")

The counterpoint to TGIF.

Variants: GDIMA, OSIMA, etc.

Ted had a sign in his cubicle. One side said "TGIF", the other side said "OFIMA".

OFIMA by smendler March 17, 2013

alpha-hole 

An alpha male who is also an asshole.

"Our new manager started today - first thing he did was lay down new rules about coffee breaks. What an alpha-hole!"

alpha-hole by smendler May 10, 2012

pole syrup 

(from the French "sirop de poteau") What Quebecers and others call imitation "breakfast syrups" like Mrs. Buttersworth or Log Cabin - suggesting that they are made by tapping dead telephone poles rather than real maple trees.

"Oh man, she made me pancakes in the morning, right? But all she had to put on them was some disgusting pole syrup!"

pole syrup by smendler March 15, 2012

scalia 

Dried santorum (q.v.), which has lost its frothy quality and become all crusty and scaly. Very difficult to remove.

"Damn, I shouldn't have drunk so much at the orgy last night - I overslept, and now all this santorum has turned to scalia - Ouch!"

scalia by smendler October 14, 2011

laundrosity 

A huge pile of unwashed clothing, such as is frequently seen in the bedrooms of high schoolers and college students.

Sherri's mother opened her bedroom door, and screamed when she saw the massive laundrosity that was taking over the room.

laundrosity by smendler October 3, 2011