retroscopic

Events or moments from a seemingly-remote past, almost beyond the reach of memory.

He tried to explain to his four-year-old, but the images felt retroscopic - the world healthy and sane, no one afraid to leave their homes, Obama in the White House.

by Monkey's Dad March 15, 2020

retrospective remoulade

a dutch idiom about looking back on one's past. It is often characterized by focusing on the previously menial parts of life and seeing the greater value in them. Historically, this was used in the US back where many of the dutch people felt home sick and were often months from visiting home once again. Although it has mostly been left to the trash bins of society, it's a worthwhile tid bit

are you retrospective remoulade?

by an actual anteater March 26, 2020

retrotisserie

During a time of austerity and scarcity, the fond recalling of foods you once loved.

Having eaten meagerly for weeks, he tried to conjure the smell of retrotisserie, shared meals from the recent past, now a comforting and beautiful dream.

by Monkey's Dad March 28, 2020

Retrosexual

A person who falls in love with old actors after watching old movies.

Friend 1: I just watched Cool Hand Luke and now I'm totally in love with Paul Newman.

Friend 2: You are such a Retrosexual.

by Speeding Clover April 22, 2020

Retrospect

An occurrence on what had happened in the past like very long ago.

Leah and Ismail had built a car that could travel at extremely fast speeds. Then they thought about the car that they made and in retrospect they should have spent more time with its strength and durability rather than the speed or acceleration.

by Mia Rosalina September 8, 2020

Retroity

An admin on the oversimplified server, he simps for Lexi

Have you seen retroity lately?

by Helmer Steamson 15 October 9, 2020

retroity

An admin on the oversimplified official discord server.

Have you seen retroity lately?

by Helmer Steamson 15 October 9, 2020