yes juanito yes's definitions

COVID-20

The sequel to COVID-19. It could be worse or not as bad.

I lost everything and almost died from coronavirus in 2020. We’ll see what happens with COVID-20.

by yes juanito yes May 5, 2020

hard to say

Difficult to explain in words. Can be used to evade answering a question.

Ann: "Does this make me look fat?"

Mike: "Um, hard to say."

by yes juanito yes December 17, 2014

sociolect

In sociolinguistics, a social dialect associated with a certain socioeconomic class, ethnic or age group. It is a combination of the terms "social" or "socioeconomic" with "dialect."

Valspeak is a sociolect that originated in California's San Fernando Valley in the 1970s with the language of the Valley Girl. Examples are "fer shur" and "totally" usually made with high variation in pitch. Popularized in music and film in the 1980s.

by yes juanito yes April 5, 2012

100 percent

Total agreement.

Ann: "The city and all the volunteers have done a great job with this recycling, composting and gardening project."

Mike: "100 percent."

by yes juanito yes November 6, 2014

rock gem

A song or album in rock music that is incredible and classic.

Stairway to Heaven is a rock gem.

Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin created many rock gems.

by yes juanito yes March 20, 2015

I get that

Statement made by someone who claims to understand a specific problem or issue brought up by others. Conveys active listening and concern.

I know exactly what you're talking about. I get that. I have some ideas on how to fix it.

by yes juanito yes January 5, 2015

Knee Defender

A two-piece device used to prevent the airline passenger in front of you from pushing their seat back, thus giving you more leg room.

"I'm glad I brought along my Knee Defender on this flight. Much more room for me in front."

by yes juanito yes August 26, 2014