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irrational exuberance

(from Investopedia.com:) An infamous phrase uttered by Alan Greenspan in 1996 to describe the overvalued market at the time.

Really, it means you're way too happy about something.
ME: Holy crap, did you see that?!
DUDE: Man, you got a problem with irrational exuberance. STFU.
ME: THAT KICKED ASS!
DUDE: Seriously, STFU!
by pinano July 14, 2004
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irrational

1) refusing something rational
2) refusing all things rational
3) unreasonable, not reasonable
4) refusing logic, illogical
5) unwilling to see the perfectoin of my logic and desperately clinging to quaint notions or antiquated superstitions that are nullified by the enfoulabilidy of my vastly superior position, absolutely infallible perfection
"You continue to disagree with me, despite having heard all the facts of the matter, which indicates you are either daft or irrational."
by kplugrafa September 11, 2009
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Irrational Desmoulins Lust

The state of existence where every thought is dominated by the sexiness of French Revolutionary Camille Desmoulins. All other habits cease, and the victim drools over google images, books, and films pertaining to Camille Desmoulins.
Keegan: Let's see... the capital of Azerbaijan is... oh god.. Camille.... you sexy thang...my place tonight.... my parents aren't home...leave Horace with Robespierre... hnnnng

Doctor: Son, you've got a bad case of Irrational Desmoulins Lust. This requires some serious treatment, and I need to start you on a round of hormone relaxers immediately.
by rageofmarat July 14, 2011
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Irrational

Guy: That's a very poor decision...
Girl: I'm irrational.
by BigSlice August 22, 2008
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irrational dislike

an immediate dislike for someone or something that can't be justified or has no reason behind it.
Guy1: I don't like ________.
Guy2: Why?
Guy1: I don't know. I just don't.
Guy2: That, my confused little idiot, is irrational dislike.
by I like bagels August 4, 2011
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Irrational

The belief of Mets fans that they will ever win a game
"Yo dude, how are the Mets gonna do this season?"
"World series in six! You can't beat a core offense with Wright, Reyes, Beltran, and Bay!"

(Five months later, 17 games back in the NL East, irrational hope still exists)
by yagottabelieve April 18, 2010
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irrational hatred

an intense feeling of opposition against an object for which there is no rational explanation
Justin has an irrational hatred against Quizno's; John has an irrational hatred against chain restaurants.
by anonymous February 24, 2005
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