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Chromaluxe 

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A state or quality of vivid and intense coloration, often characterized by its brilliance, saturation, and depth, creating a visually captivating experience.

Etymology: "Chromaluxe" is a blend of "chroma" (meaning color) and "luxe" (meaning luxury or elegance). "Chroma" is derived from the Greek word "khrōma," which means color. "Luxe" comes from the French word "luxe," which means luxury. The term is coined to convey the idea of a luxurious and visually appealing color experience, one that is both intense and visually striking. It suggests a level of color quality that goes beyond the ordinary, enhancing the sensory and aesthetic impact of what is being described.

Term coined by Professor Justin Ho Guo Shun
The artist's use of chromaluxe in her paintings gave them an unparalleled vibrancy, making them appear almost three-dimensional on the canvas.
Chromaluxe by Justin Ho Guo Shun August 27, 2023
Fogey/fogy /fougi/ sl. (early 18C+, orig. Scot) old-fashioned, stuck-in-the mud.
Person with old fashioned ideas which he is unwilling to change: Come to the disco and stop being such an old fogey!
You think me an old fogeyand an old tory, his thoughtful voice said. I saw three generations since O’Connel’s time. I remember the famine. Do you know that the orange lodges agitated for repeal of the union twenty years before O’Connel did or before the prelates of your communion denounced him as a demagogue? You fenians forget some things. (James Joyce, Ulysses. Penguin Books,1992. p. 38)
fogey by Petyush September 14, 2005
Word of the Day on May 31, 2026
Add a tablespoon of jarlic to two teaspoons of butter and spread it in bread to make garlic bread
Jarlic by YSAC fanboy June 6, 2020
Word of the Day on May 30, 2026
An armpit enthusiast — typically of the scent, appearance, and touch of hairy underarms.
That dude’s such a pitpig, I have to wear deodorant to keep him at bay.
Pitpig by wimbledon May 28, 2026
Word of the Day on May 29, 2026

You the birthday

You the birthday-you the point, you the topic, the reason we here, can be used as a compliment / u looking good or silly/trolling
Nah fr, you the birthday, you got all the attention.
You the birthday by Dev-in April 4, 2026
Word of the Day on May 28, 2026

church hurt 

church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.
Word of the Day on May 27, 2026