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catastrophize

to hyper-imagine negative outcomes to a situation that have no basis in reality. to blow setbacks or problems out of proportion such that you sprial into an emotional catastrophe.
Joe sat, stuck in traffic, and he began to catastrophize missing delivering the perfect sales pitch, losing the commission that he planned to spend on his new outfit that he would wear to the club to meet the perfect girl. He fell into despair as he realized how pointless his life was because of the traffic.
by ballistickitten August 17, 2008
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Down Catastrophic

A more severe/extreme version of Down Bad or Down Horrendous. The term is usually used to describe someone who hasn't had a significant other or a hookup in a very long time and is just downright desperate for literally anyone at this point so that they can experience love, lust, affection, and everything in between.
Marie: "Hey, isn't this boy cute?" *Shows picture of HIDEOUS boy*
Stacie: *Throws up* "Ew Marie! You are definitely down catastrophic!"
Moral of the story is, don't get to a point where you're down catastrophic.
by KyeKage February 17, 2021
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castrophany

combination of the words catastrophe (an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering) and cacophony (a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.)
It grew into castrophany
by MJBIG September 12, 2015
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catastrophiliac

Getting exited about catastrophies.
This global warming stuff is so cool ! I guess im just catastrophiliac.
by GuillaumeMemor November 6, 2006
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anal catastrophe

A bloody anal sex experience which ends in extreme pain and tearing.
Without lube that porno would've been an anal catastrophe!
by Jimmi B. Waxx July 2, 2004
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Carstrophobic

The feeling you get after being in a car for many hours, or even just a little while. It can be related to being claustrophobic, but only used when talking about cars.
Bill - "We need to pull over soon, I'm starting to get carstrophobic!

Steve - "Allright, just give me a minute and we can stop at this McDonalds.
by 59 so fine September 30, 2010
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california catastrophe

When you shit into a Vons grocery bag and then throw it at a man on a Vespa.
Steven was driving downtown on his scooter when he got hit with a California catastrophe.
by Tomstah May 18, 2018
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