Shiny Object Tendency

The tendency to lose focus on the subject/objective due to a "shiny object" (aka distraction) caused by focusing too much attention on something indirectly related to that subject/objective. It could be an uknown word, a confusing analogy, a new cliche phrase you've never heard before (aka "corporate talk"), etc.

While sitting in a business meeting listening intently and taking notes on the subjectmatter at hand, a word is mentioned during the discussion that you don't know the meaning of, and automatically you start focusing on that word trying to figure it out while the discussion continues. Eventually you realize you got distracted, but a shitload of information has already been discussed. Although you're able to recall the topic, all the details have zoomed by and all you can do is hope that no one asks for your opinion regarding those details that you missed. Any attempts to restart your notetaking or get back up to speed are futile since whatever notes you take now are unable to be connected with where you left off due to that "shiny object."

by anghang January 26, 2005

Kiss My Shiny Metal Ass

The common phrase of the bending unit, named Bender, from the T.V show, Futurama. The catch phrase can also be seen as, "Bite my shiny, metal ass!"

Drunk Idiot: "Hey, little girl. Want some weed?"
Savage Smart-Ass Girl: "Kiss my shiny metal ass!" *Kicks drunk man in the shin and runs off*
Bystander: "Like the girl said, fuck you!" *Kicks drunk man in the crotch*

by Ender Piggy April 13, 2017

shiny

This is used to describe something that's very cool

(After seeing Spiderman 2) "That movie was shiny!"

by Half-mad Bastard August 7, 2004

sharyah

A very pretty girl who is usually unbearably mean but very talented. She has a select few people she's not mean to because she can't stand a fraudulent person. She is also very hard working but her down fall is and always will be her evil side. She's usually listed as one of the guys simply because she can always hang. With a name this unique, she has to be from the north and her zodiac sign is within the waters.

Sharyah is a confusing person.

by Loverboy250 December 20, 2016

Shiny new penis

A term refering to your new boyfriend and/or fuckbuddy. Does not refer to the female having male genitals.

Alison, I see you have a shiny new penis!

by Alison Bond November 1, 2005

shiny

something interesting or distracting, generally used when it deverts attention from a task

This usage comes from the phenomenon of birds (particularly crows) being attracted to shiny objects.

Sarah was going to write her paper, but Myspace looked shiny.

"Wasn't Brian with you?"
"He saw something shiny and wandered off."

by AMS325 February 5, 2007

Shiny pussy

The combination of the words "shiny new toy", and "new pussy." A person that is fucked for sport, and to maintain one's sexual prowess...not for emotional support, or a long term relationship.

1) "So, why don't you get shiny pussy to take you to the airport?"
2) "This is Heather...my shiny pussy."
3) "Naw, man...I got rid of my old pussy, and replaced her with some shiny pussy."

by Smiles9000 October 29, 2011