housemate

This term, commonly used by college-age students, is someone you share a house with (or, less commonly, an apartment).

These people were, to my knowledge, formerly known as "roommates," in virtually all contexts.

Housemate seems to be merely one of the many trendy terms being tossed around these days.

Here are possible reasons for this word's existence:

A) Perhaps it's supposed to have less of the negative stigma that the word "roommate" seems to carry with it.

B) Also possible is that roommate implies a closer relationship/friendship than simply housemate.

John, Dave, and Bill were looking for another housemate to share in the rent.

That guy across the hall, he's my housemate.

by kirE August 24, 2007

housekat

A 10 on the cute scale of 1-10. She is clever and delicious. A play on house dance and the beginning of her name.

Guy: Housekat! Make me a sandwich!
Housekat: *bats eyelashes*

by misterawersome August 12, 2009

houseware porn

Luxurious catalogs of high end houseware retailers which are browsed obsessively.

My wife spends hours looking at houseware porn.

by brew22 September 5, 2010

housemate fucker

Dude who lives with you but fucks you over with rent and bill money - and then lies about it.

Using bill money to Gamble on the Greyhounds.

by Kathryn Marnell August 17, 2004

housemaster

The hero that looks like a slice of bread, responsible for all things surrounding the Arfenhouse.

by H Hog September 5, 2003

Horsecat

crossbreed of a horse and cat. recently create by a little korean girl

also has a life expectancy of 50 some years.

not to be confused with house cat

Tutor: what word is this korean girl? (points to house cat)
Korean: horsecat!

Tutor's friend: *muffled laughter* horsecat *muffled laughter*

by <3horsecat July 13, 2010

Housecarl

A russian man/bear that hibernates for up to years a time in his home without leaving.

Person 1: My apartment can get so lonely at times.

Person 2: You clearly need to get yourself a Housecarl.

by Grosenberries November 14, 2014