annus horribilis

From Latin; literally "a horrible year." A year in which practically everything that can go wrong, goes wrong. The opposite of annus mirabilis.

From the death of David Bowie to the election of Donald Trump, 2016 was a perfect example of an annus horribilis

by smendler November 25, 2016

revenure

(Portmanteau, revenue + manure) When your sales figures are in the toilet.

"Well, Jim, how was our revenue last month?"

"More like revenure, actually."

by smendler August 18, 2013

good enough for government work

Probably not the best, but what the hell, at least we got the job done to minimally acceptable standards.

Max: "Hey, you done trimming those shrubs?"

Minnie: "I don't know, they look a little uneven yet..."

Max: "Nah, that's good enough for government work, let's go get a beer!"

by smendler September 20, 2010

famesque

Famous simply for "being famous."

"Sienna Miller is not famous. She is famesque. " - Amy Argetsinger, Washington Post, 8/10/2009

by smendler August 11, 2009

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!"

by smendler April 18, 2013

snothing

A sneeze that doesn't quite happen; a sneeze tease. (Derived from "it's nothing"; pron. "snuthin" or "snuffin")

"Ahhh... AAAHHHHH...." (silence) "Hey man, you need a tissue?" "Nah, it was just a snothing." "Well, bless you anyway."

by smendler January 22, 2009

a wipe and a promise

A quick, perfunctory, and superficial cleaning job, usually performed out of haste or laziness, and with the supposed intention of doing a more thorough job later.

Max: "Hey, weren't you supposed to clean the kitchen before we left for the concert?"

Millie: "I just gave it a wipe and a promise, let's get out of here!"

by smendler September 20, 2010