Definitions by snapebysnape

flake plaque 

The widespread tendency of people to cancel or not show up to dates, activities, or events with friends, colleagues, or romantic partners, despite having indicated that they would come.

Plaque reflects the idea that it spreads because flaking establishes the social norm that it is permissible to cancel last-minute.

Person A: Where are all your friends who wanted to come? Person B: You know it, flake plaque…

flake plaque by snapebysnape March 7, 2025

local monogamy 

The idea that one can only have one partner in one place

I adhere to local monogamy: I have one partner in California and one in Europe.

local monogamy by snapebysnape November 12, 2023

boco 

Short version for a boring conversation

I had a long boco with Lisa at the Party

boco by snapebysnape July 11, 2021