tenderness

Of or relating to tender acts. Compassion, warmth, affection, gentleness.

Opposite of cruelty, violence, sadism, callousness, cynicism, bitterness.

"If a man is pictured chopping off a woman's breast, it only gets a R-rating, but if, God forbid, a man is pictured kissing a woman's breast, it gets an X-rating. Why is violence more acceptable than tenderness?"
-Sally Struthers

Adam stroked Kevin's hair, holding him with infinite tenderness while Kevin sobbed from a horrible day.

Ellie's rigid expression melted into tenderness as she saw her daughter running toward her.

by Lorelili December 15, 2010

Tender-hearted

Kind, compassionate

Moved to tears over thei justices to others,
Moved to tears over the suffering of others

Your are a tender-hearted young man. Dont hide it, it is a strong character trait. It was evident at the museum as you got emotional seeing the 911, MLK and the Holocaust exhibits.

by Artsy mom March 18, 2018

tenderqueer

Typically a queer white hipster who uses identity politics to avoid accountability. Competitive oppression & self victimization. Centralizes themselves and their feelings in social / political movements that aren’t about them.

That tenderqueer started crying and lashing out when they were called a gentrifier.

by wellbutrinfiend November 23, 2021

Trader ho

A suburban housewife that only shops at Trader Joe's, a chain of neighborhood grocery stores throughout the U.S., known for their inexpensive wine selection.

Most of the women in our subdivision are Trader Ho's. They won't even look at an Albertson's or Vons.

by lavmander August 14, 2011

Toadery

(n.) 1. the general act of being a toad; 2. the act of not being real with oneself and instead committing oneself to actions of degrading others and preventing others from expressing themselves either by forceful law or empty demand. 3. Conforming to the general will of the population without and before first defining oneself or developing one's own position. 4. The act of "saving face." To be used in a situation where a toad (n.) is acting according to a toad's general conforming, face-saving, manipulative, or expectantly insecure/demanding nature.

"The presidential candidates during the presidential debate demonstrated such a high degree of toadery that I could not discern a positional difference between either of them." or "Stop with the toadery already, I want the real you!" or "If you do not stop being a toad and quit with your lies and demands of me ...your toadery, I'm going to leave you."

by Dark Humility November 9, 2009

Trader Joes

The most sexiest store in the world. Those free samples make me hard. If heaven was a place it would be Trader Joes

Timmy: Hey Miranda... my parents aren't home wanna do something fun

Miranda: Yeah lets go to Trader Joes
Timmy: Yes

by Colorful_Crans December 18, 2019

Tender Hug

A its name suggests, a tender hug is a unique and remarkably soothing hug. It is not a regular "hi hello, you're looking a little mellow, how about some jello" hug. It is a sweet, and affectionate hug you give someone special when you sense they are in need of an embrace or simply at any time you your heart desire. To tender hug firstly you look deeply into the eyes of the person you wish to hug and make a connection. Then you gently wrap your right arm then left around them where you both feel comfortable and just send vibes of love, comfort and care. Smiling is highly recommended. Just let them know you care, you are there and jello doesn't even come into the picture :)

Random Lady: "look at those two tender hugging... they're so sweet"

Tayla: "i wish Peter was here so i could give him a tender hug"

Care bear: "A tender hug a day, keeps sadness, gloom and fear away" :)

by signature.essence June 16, 2010