Skip to main content

Ethel Syndrome

Slang for an ailment caused by missing someone, or “simping for someone”, most likely called Ethel. The reason the name “Ethel” was picked was because it originated from an elderly man who had strong feelings for his partner (named Ethel). Ethel Syndrome can be used interchangeably with the popular internet slang “simp”.
I like this girl so much, I must have a case of Ethel Syndrome.
by ArcticToast August 19, 2023
mugGet the Ethel Syndrome mug.

Ethel Merman

Unlike these lameass definitions above, one of the most talented Broadway actresses of all time. Normally referred to as "The Queen of Musicals"

Born January 8, 1908
Died February 16, 1984

Best known for her roles in Girl Crazy, Anything Goes, DuBarry Was a Lady, Annie Get Your Gun, and Gypsy

Married 4 times, all ended in divorce.

2 children, Robert and Ethel Levitt. The latter died of a drug overdose.

Merman died of a brain tumor.
When asked why she never spoke to her Gypsy co-star Sandra Church, Ethel Merman said, "Of course I talk to her! Every night after the curtain closes, I tell her to go fuck herself!"
by Janet Weiss August 25, 2005
mugGet the Ethel Merman mug.

ethel merman

A loud, foul-mouthed beast that resembles a butterball turkey covered in cornsilk. Its hobbies include frigging, drinking, and drunken frigging.
You Know Who must be here, Ethel Merman is feverishly frigging herself again.
by Barbara Streisdale March 12, 2003
mugGet the ethel merman mug.

Ethel-clause friend

Someone you hang out with because they make you feel thinner and more glamorous than you really are.

Comes from the legend that "I Love Lucy" sidekick Ethel Vance was contractually obligated to remain 20 pounds overweight.
My sister loves to call me when my life's a train wreck. I'm her Ethel-clause friend.
by Traci S. October 24, 2007
mugGet the Ethel-clause friend mug.

Ethel Merman

Used to describe something foul and unzesty...
by Res December 21, 2003
mugGet the Ethel Merman mug.

ethel'd

The act of haggling someone down on their price, if possible to the point where the food is practically being taken out of their children's mouths.
Similar to being a skinflint or jew but much much worse!
"Did you see how Delwin Ethel'd him down?? I think he got it for less than it cost to make and he got the seller to throw in his first born!!! That man is a god!"
by silentrider October 26, 2011
mugGet the ethel'd mug.

ethel poon

the ultimate diva. possibly a man. loves her adoring fans and is the ultimate savage. she can’t sing worth anything but thinks she’s miley cyrus. oddly shaped and gives out birthday invites via powerpoint presentations. forever my Prom Queen.
mariah: did you see Ethel Poon’s birthday invitations??
brooke: oh lord don’t get me started. “you have to bring cake to receive some!”
mariah: damn ethel is crazy
by halsey's #1 fan May 29, 2018
mugGet the ethel poon mug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email