by Derek Shank May 14, 2008
Get the trashplastered mug.The term "trashpanda" is a linguistic modification/simplification for the word "raccoon", also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon, northern raccoon and colloquially as coon, is a medium-sized mammal native to North America.
Linguistic modification is a process by which more complex words can be modified in ways that clarify and simplify the text without simplifying or significantly altering the construct that is being tested. To facilitate comprehension, linguistic modification reduces the construct-irrelevant language demands (e.g., semantic and syntactic complexity) of text through strategies such as reducing sentence length and complexity, using common or familiar words, and using concrete language. Another example of linguistic modification is a simplification of the word "stingray" to "water chicken".
Linguistic modification is a process by which more complex words can be modified in ways that clarify and simplify the text without simplifying or significantly altering the construct that is being tested. To facilitate comprehension, linguistic modification reduces the construct-irrelevant language demands (e.g., semantic and syntactic complexity) of text through strategies such as reducing sentence length and complexity, using common or familiar words, and using concrete language. Another example of linguistic modification is a simplification of the word "stingray" to "water chicken".
The trashpanda held tightly to the back of the garbage truck.
Did you see the trashpanda scavenging around the dumpsters?
The trashpanda and the dog are best friends.
Did you see the trashpanda scavenging around the dumpsters?
The trashpanda and the dog are best friends.
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(n.) any non-native ending up in another market yet roots for original home teams from established sense of transplant.
by BTLS Fan September 21, 2005
Get the transplant mug.Migrating mainly from large, rural-based, state colleges: a univer-city transplant is a suburban-raised college grad who moves to the city which (they claim to originate from) shorty after school, in what they believe is a major step toward adulthood and individuality; but in reality is a parental-funded extension of the Greek-run college town bubble they so desperately miss.
UCT’s will commonly form small packs and take up residence in the city's trendiest and most expensive neighborhoods. The reasoning behind which is the aforementioned mom & dad financial support system and an irrational fear of not living "where the action is." It is a HUGE plus if any of these neighborhoods happen to back up against the campus of a city university as the local establishments will likely cater to the college-esque activities (bar crawls, tailgating, etc.) that they hold so dear.
Besides what is located within the boundaries of the neighborhoods they live in, univer-city transplants have a little more than a tourist’s knowledge of what a city may have to offer. However, they frequently try to affirm their self-proclaimed city-dweller status by dropping names of places that they consider to be hidden gems. In most cases these are well known institutions that even someone from out-of-state could point out. The use of Facebook to boisterously announce their newest “discovery” or “favorite spot” is also an annoyingly common trait amongst UCT’s.
UCT’s will commonly form small packs and take up residence in the city's trendiest and most expensive neighborhoods. The reasoning behind which is the aforementioned mom & dad financial support system and an irrational fear of not living "where the action is." It is a HUGE plus if any of these neighborhoods happen to back up against the campus of a city university as the local establishments will likely cater to the college-esque activities (bar crawls, tailgating, etc.) that they hold so dear.
Besides what is located within the boundaries of the neighborhoods they live in, univer-city transplants have a little more than a tourist’s knowledge of what a city may have to offer. However, they frequently try to affirm their self-proclaimed city-dweller status by dropping names of places that they consider to be hidden gems. In most cases these are well known institutions that even someone from out-of-state could point out. The use of Facebook to boisterously announce their newest “discovery” or “favorite spot” is also an annoyingly common trait amongst UCT’s.
"Gotta dig fall in Chicago! Love this city this time of year ;)"
-actual Facebook status from a UCT who has never experienced fall or any other seasons within the Chicago city limits.
Univer-city transplant: Hey man, my frat buds are having a birthday party @ Duffy's by my apartment, you should come!
City Resident: I don't think my wallet can handle Lincoln Park bars tonight. I'm going out in Uptown.
UCT: You don't have to make up neighborhoods just cause you don't wanna hang out, man.
City Resident: ...
-actual Facebook status from a UCT who has never experienced fall or any other seasons within the Chicago city limits.
Univer-city transplant: Hey man, my frat buds are having a birthday party @ Duffy's by my apartment, you should come!
City Resident: I don't think my wallet can handle Lincoln Park bars tonight. I'm going out in Uptown.
UCT: You don't have to make up neighborhoods just cause you don't wanna hang out, man.
City Resident: ...
by I'm just sayin'.... November 27, 2010
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Get the traplantic mug.by MoLo36 April 30, 2009
Get the art transplant mug.A complete transformation of someone's personality and attitude after they have taken time away from their usual routine, or have had some type of life-changing experience.
"Our department manager was so nice, friendly and reasonable after she attended that weekend retreat. It was as if she had a character transplant."
"Bill is so different after beating cancer, then taking that long vacation. He must have had a character transplant."
"Bill is so different after beating cancer, then taking that long vacation. He must have had a character transplant."
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