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Definitions by starvingRD

Sea Kelpie 

noun

A criminally cute marine creature formerly known as the “seahorse,” now correctly rebranded for both vibes and mythological accuracy.

Sea Kelpies drift through ocean grass like enchanted, curly-tailed commas. Tiny but loaded with ancient energy. In Scottish lore, a Kelpie is a shapeshifting water spirit (usually horse-shaped, often spooky). This one? Just the chill, adorable cousin. Think: aquatic introvert with a dad bod who does all the parenting.

Fun fact:
Male sea kelpies carry the babies. Actual kings.
Example:
"Yo, that sea kelpie looks like it's side-eyeing me. I think it's dangerous."
"You mean seahorse?"
"No. I mean sea kelpie. Respect the lore for the little pregnant dude."
Sea Kelpie by starvingRD October 2, 2025

Datetatorship

A relationship where one party declares things uncommitted or over,
but continues to silently enforce the expectations, rules, and emotional boundaries
of a committed relationship without ever discussing them.
“We’re not together. We aren’t a thing,” he said.

And she just blinked.
Because she knew he’d spiral if she actually went on a date.

This wasn’t a situationship.
This was a Datetatorship.
Datetatorship by starvingRD July 31, 2025

Committee-creep 

The tendency for the total number of meetings and committees in a business to increase over time without adequate means for removal.
"If they don't stop forming new meetings we'll all be buried from this committee-creep"
Committee-creep by starvingRD January 1, 2015

Life-math 

The decision process involving calculation of pros and cons relative to the risk of the action taken leading to death or dismemberment.
"That cop saw the crime but did some serious life-math before deciding to ignore it"
Life-math by starvingRD January 1, 2015

javalish 

The lingo and form of speaking commonly used in coffee houses, recently finding immense popularity among the usual Starbucks crowd hoping to demonstrate their knowledge of coffee through their vocabulary.
"Hey barista, can I get a short double doppio cap creama split shot?" "Sure, that javalish of yours is outstanding!"
javalish by starvingRD September 5, 2007