wax poetic

(verb)
1. to make a phrase or text longer by making it more poetic (hence the name) and verbose.
2. to mention something in a roundabout way, so the real word doesn't have to be said (this could happen for a variety of reasons e.g. socially unacceptable language).

(Example 1.) "I'm not a fan of this kinda food." if you wax poetic, it becomes "I do dislike this taste of cuisine, indeed."

(Example 2.) "Wanna fuck?" becomes "Would you like to come over to my place and hang?"

by OneBlueGlove May 11, 2020

Pareto's Iron Law

The Italian sociologist living in the early 20th Century observed that the distribution of wealth and income remains roughly the same in modern industrialized societies no matter what governmental policies are pursued. A corollary of the Iron Law is the "circulation of elites" where groups vie to be the dominant group under various guises including equality and social justice, but there is always an elite no matter what.

Liberal elitist humanitarian: Let's pass legislation to make a more equal, fairer society.

Conservative realist: That will get us no where except you leftists will be in power rather than us. There is the brutal fact of Pareto's Iron Law. We cannot escape inequality of result.

Liberal elitist humanitarian: Well, I know, but at least we will be ahead of you conservatives. We hate you because you do not love everyone as we leftists do.

by Tex in Tex February 25, 2008

Portuguese Poetry

Some of the most beautiful poems ever Written. Take Carla Mirandes for example. She has Written ÀREA SINISTRADA which is one of her best.

Ao lado da estrada, uma campaínho do Rato Mickey, está ali a sorrir por detrás fragmentos do farol dianteiro! Wonder Portuguese Poetry.

by Nìce de Français May 24, 2008

Poetry

She is one of the most independent and quiet people you’ll ever meet. She’s shy and keeps her thoughts to herself at first but once you get to know her she’s amazing, bright, and very loyal when she wants something she gets it, but most of the time she over thinks things and she usually hesitates in the moment, She smart, talented, when she tells you something she really means it she’s kind hearted and selfless, very very dramatic. But don’t let her shyness and kind heart Fool you she can be very bitchy at times, when she gets mad it takes her some time to get over the situation.

Guy 1: Damn why is Poetry so shy?
Guy 2: You have to get to know her, and once you do she’s the best person ever

Guy 2: whoever dates her they’re so lucky

by Mommas it October 1, 2019

Poetry Slam!

When you and a friend both say the same thing at the same time: alternative for jynx

If you and a friend both say the same thing you would shout, Poetry Slam!!

by randomathon April 10, 2011

Poetry

a failed attempt to put a bunch of exceptions to the rules together. sounds way better when you can rhyme while writing poetry, but teachers these days don't seem to stress rhyming because it hurts to think to much.

I wrote poems on top of poems in 7th grade
Poetry, i can't stand it
i'd rather have a big fat zit

by Gasper November 7, 2006

poetic pause

When you finish a book that's really good and you need a few days to get over it.

I just finished this novel. Made me cry. I'm taking a poetic pause to try and take it all in.

by Supergoose March 1, 2007