euphonium

n. a large 3- or 4-valved brass instrument resembling a small tuba; it is similar to the baritone horn but, while the baritone has a cylindrical (straight) bore, the euphonium has a conical (grows larger as it progresses towards the bell) bore, warming up the sound

The euphonium has a dark, rich sound--except when too much garbage has been dropped down the bell.

by Civil Twilight 646 July 21, 2003

Ethanism

A type of religion in with a person named Ethan is ranked very highly on the social ladder. He typically has many followers that do what ever he wants. They follow him and are at his beck and call. His followers can't live with out him and rely on him as a source of happiness.

Person 1: have you seen Ethan today?
Person 2: Yeah, last time I saw him he was preaching about Ethanism.

by Gymnast27 May 23, 2019

euphemism

A word people use because they like deceiving themselves to believe we live in a Utopia.

Mostly they're used by organizations and "considerate" people who don't want to offend the "situationally disturbed" citizens.

George Carlin, a comedian, did a great schpiel about euphemisms once. (A few of the following examples are in his speech.)

You should read it. It may not "open your eyes," but you'll realize how much we like to disguise our speech and blind ourselves. Disguising a condition with nicer, longer words doesn't change the fact that you still have the condition. Sorry.

(Note: Not all examples {e.g. black/white} are "conditions" or negative at all}

IMO, There's nothing wrong with most of the following conditions; they just warrant a euphemism because society can't accept reality. Many are unavoidable.
I just call 'em like I see em.

Nobody:
is old, they're elderly senior citizens.
is gay, they're homosexual.
is poor, they're in poverty.
is black, they're African American.
is white, they're Caucasian.
is fat, they're obese.
is a slut, they're promiscuous.
is crippled, they're handicapped.
is deaf, they're hearing impaired.
is blind, they're visually impaired.
is retarded, they're mentally challenged.
is short, they're vertically challenged.
is stupid, they're academically challenged.

I could go on.

by ~The Nameless One~ December 28, 2005

Euphonium

The single most important instrument in the low brass section of a band. The players are often anal about the performance of other band members epically trumpets, and they are often the best players in the band.

Band Director: Thank you Euphonium's for an exceptional performance.
Euphonium player: It would have been better but the trumpets egos got in the way!

by euphsrock October 25, 2007

Euphonium

A low brass instrument also referred to as a baritone. Comes from the word euphonic, meaning good sound. The single most awesome instrument in the world, if not simply for the name. Most people don't know what it is and ask in their peasantish ignorance. These people should be smacked.

What the hell is that man?
It's a Euphonium biatch! SMACK
OW!

by chez man October 16, 2005

euphemism

a less direct word used to refer to something unpleasant or embarrassing, often so as to avoid offence.

it was a euphemism for ignorance.

by it's d queen June 5, 2020

euphemism

trying to make the mean things you say sound nicer by using different words

"let's just be friends" is nice for "no, fuck off"

by the koz October 24, 2003