Ultra Critical Mass

Large numbers of complaints that must reach disciplinary authorities before action is taken to discipline or protect the public. Especially relates to attorneys and their bar associations who oversee grievances and egregious, unethical conduct. Also can relate to doctors, police, etc. Ultra Critical Mass can take years, decades, or an entire career before it is reached. The implication is that large numbers of people are harmed by a single individual while Ultra Critical Mass is building. Is often the product of biased reviewers, cronyism, and/or bureaucracy.

The file cabinet containing attorney Doe's voluminous complaints finally collapsed; the bar is now investigating some of those complaints; Ultra Critical Mass has occurred.

by PatriciaNoz February 6, 2006

Critical Drunk

The point of being on a perfect and enjoyable buzz or high, when you are right between being tipsy and wasted, and reach the night's peak. Usually quickly replaced after drinking more.

When I first got to the club, I was at Critical Drunk and was getting into a hottie, but then I drank some more, muttered incoherently and vomited all over the club floor.

by yobrova October 9, 2009

Critical Race Theory

Euphemism for "Racism"

Critical Race Theory is the study of racism.

by childleash November 1, 2022

critical questions

A game show hosted by Dave, who goes by Critical Cripple. The show asks awkward "would you rather questions".

"Guys, there are only 3 ice creams left and 4 of us. I guess it's time for some critical questions!"

by The Lone Wanderer's Bunker January 14, 2021

Critically acclaimed

When critics proclaim from the top of the mountains the greatness of something, it has been critically acclaimed.

Critically acclaimed storm-chaser Connor is known for his awesome storm-chasing abilities.

by rubadubdon May 27, 2010

Clinical depression

Also referred to as major depressive disorder, major depression, unipolar disorder or simply depression, this illness is a psychiatric condition marked by severe feelings of despondency and dejection, typically accompanied by changes in eating and sleeping habits, anhedonia (loss of interest), fatigue, somatic pain and, at the extreme, suicide ideation. Also occurs in bipolar disorder (depressed phase).

Clinical depression is a serious mental illness and quite different to the ordinary sadness we all experience from time to time.

by Doc_B April 14, 2015

critical mass

When something reaches the threshold of it's limits. This can apply to things, people, events, or concepts.

At the party, John told Sue the room had reached critical mass and asked if she wanted to go outside.

by WEW August 29, 2007