Terranaut

As an astronaut is to the space program, the terranaut is to living on the earth ... only snootier.

A pseudo-profession that any of us can claim to have.

It sounds real if you say it with a straight face.

You are at a bar and the girl you're trying to pick up asks, "So, what do you do?"

In the past you've used, "I'm a doctor (or pilot, NFL Quarterback or other professions you're NOT) to impress her to get into her boudoir.

They don't work on today's savvy single. Besides she may BE a doctor, or pilot, or other professions ... and actually KNOW an NFL Quarterback. Getting busted sucks.

Tell her, "I'm a terranaut working in the private sector, now. The work is exciting, but dangerous. In fact, the reason I'm in town is to escort my (friend, boss, replacement, government inspector, etc) back to the jobsite. I'm leaving tomorrow. For security reasons I can't say more about that.

But what about you? What do you do?"

This makes you sound (1) interested in her, (2) like you used to work for the government. (3) The job is a little dangerous and (4) very mysterious - things that attract women. Also, the bit about you leaving make the one-night-stand more acceptable.

Man - you're in like Flint, now!

by The REAL Bambino September 9, 2010

Terrarium

A self-contained environment, usually with only plants inside, that was originally called a Wardian Case. They can be made out of fish tanks with flouroscent hoods, clear empty wine bottles or demijohns, or something as simple as a fish bowl. If there are frogs or herps and/or an exposed pool of water inside, it is considered to be a vivarium, but you can still call it a terrarium.

I love to just stare at my terrarium.

by Chuck December 7, 2003

terracism

a terrorist act, whether on a small or large scale, motivated by racist tendencies, beliefs.

The killings of the two WBDJ-TV journalists on 8/26/2015 were clearly an act terracism.

by cubawriter October 8, 2015

terranique

A Terranique is a girl that you’ll love to be around. She’s beautiful, goofy, friendly and usually entertaining. She’s a good friendly, very protective and will take no shit from anyone. She always defends those that she holds dear to her. She’ll cheer you on like the biggest fan you’ll ever have. She’s very supportive and understanding. Terranique is usually a popular girl with a wild reputation, but is always a mystery. You’ll love to have her as a friend.

“Have y’all seen Terranique?”
“Girl yeah, she’s beautiful.”

by thatonebluntchick November 20, 2021

Terranique

Terranique is one of those outgoing friends that you’ll enjoy having. She’s beautiful, friendly, goofy, and fun to be around. She has no problem telling you how she feels. Her assertiveness and confidence is what draws a person to her. Terranique’s a protective friend, and will ALWAYS have your back, I promise. She’s loud and never chill, so she keeps your spirits lifted. Don’t get on her bad side, you’ll earn a limp, a beat face, and hurt feelings. She’s always supportive and never stubborn. Definitely a real one. Terranique’s usually that popular girl in school who is heavily envied with lots of male friends. She doesn’t mind mingling with everyone and is always down to have a good time.

“You seen Terranique?”
“Yeah, she just cursed a bitch out”

“That girl Terranique is so pretty”

by thatonebluntchick November 20, 2021

terrarizm

n.
- bastardized version of the word terrorism to distinguish such acts committed by people of middle-eastern descent

n.
9/11 was an act of terrarizm.

by Owen Yu October 30, 2003

disattachment terrianism

to continue to forget to attach a document in a loop of emails.

I am so sorry for the last 8 emails that I keep saying that I will attach them, however I keep forgetting. This is Disattachment Terrianism.

by zillicoaman January 8, 2010