cathartic

deriving from catharsis; causing catharsis. Providing relief (of anger, suffering etc.) thru the open expression of strong feelings.

Performing has a truly cathartic effect on my labile emotional state of mind.

by Stiffmeister November 18, 2005

Catharine

The name of a female, generally Hungarian, Italian, Irish or any mix of those listed. Very pretty-more so than Katherines, Catherines, Kathryns, and the like.

Guy 1: Hey Catherine
Catharine: I'm not Catherine, I'm CathArine.
Guy 1: Oh, I was wondering why you looked prettier today.

by Senor Chiquita Banana December 6, 2011

Cathay Disaster

When you gamble in lose during a trans-Pacific flight.

We had just crossed the international date line when I had a Cathay Disaster and shit my pants. The flight attendant told me to never trust a fart in Asia

by undiesj October 12, 2011

catheads

Catheads are any type of shoe that is not brand-name.

Ha, nice catheads.

by catmaster8 February 6, 2010

Cathal

IRISH

Cathal is a male name, meaning 'mighty in battle.' Derived from the Gaelic elements cath "battle" and val "rule". Pronunciation may vary from region to region.

Hey Cathal, you would make a fine Emperor of the world!

by Emperor Skelton May 5, 2009

Cathalgia

1. A mighty pain.
2. The pain experienced upon inserting a catheter.

"I felt a wave of cathalgia as I was knocked unconscious by the hostile intruder."

by BillytheBird April 28, 2020

catharsis

noun relating to cathartic. Introduced by Aristotle meaning the process of relieving strong feelings eg thru drama or other artistic activities, targeting provision of relief from anger or suffering.

Actor's or artist's state of mind may go thru catharsis while they're on the set shooting a emotionally intense movie after a break up in private life.

by Stiffmeister December 26, 2005