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Compose is to put together in an arrangement
The instrutor composed new music for the band
compose by Bekah Wolf September 26, 2017

Composter Syndrome 

Composter syndrome refers to a psychological phenomenon experienced by individuals who have an intense desire to efficiently organize and manage composting processes. People with "composter syndrome" have an overwhelming compulsion to ensure that organic waste is properly recycled and transformed into nutrient-rich compost.

Individuals with composter syndrome may exhibit the following characteristics:

Obsessive attention to composting: They are constantly preoccupied with composting methods, such as the right balance of organic matter, temperature control, and moisture levels. They may spend an excessive amount of time researching composting techniques and experimenting with different composting systems.

Perfectionism in composting: People with composter syndrome strive for perfection in their composting efforts. They may feel a strong need to achieve the ideal compost composition, texture, and odor. They are often dissatisfied if their compost does not meet their self-imposed standards.

Anxiety about waste management: Individuals with composter syndrome may experience heightened anxiety or guilt when organic waste is discarded rather than being composted. They feel a deep responsibility for reducing waste and contributing to environmental sustainability.
Yeah, he definitely has composter syndrome. He just peed on his compost for the first time and is freaking out about ruining the pile’s nitrogen balance.
Composter Syndrome by 4aminstead August 9, 2023
Word of the Day on September 26, 2023

CompuServe 

A one great ISP before the time of the standard Internet browser. Then after the AOL acquisition the entire ISP of CompuServe became a piece of junk to make people switch to AOL.
"I should upgrade to CompuServe 2000 so I can get access to all of the Internet! Wait...AOL wants me to switch to them? Random disconnects? WHY AOL MUST YOU DO THIS!!!!!!????"
CompuServe by Toreris Falern February 16, 2012

Composer's Paranoia 

The feeling one may get when composing a piece. It occurs when the composer, per se, feels as if their piece has already been written and is just coming from the back of their brain.
John: "Hey, Jeannette! What are you doing?"
Jeanette: "Ah, I'm composing a cello piece!"
John: "Cool, can I hear?"
Jeanette: "No, not yet. I'm afraid I have composer's paranoia! It would be embarrassing if you already knew the piece."

Passé composé 

Hard to understand crap that your French teacher makes you do. It generally involves use of the verb Avoir or Être
Dude, I don't understand how to Passé composé this stuff. Lemme copy off your homework

composure 

The president managed to keep his composure during his speech even when TelePrompTer broke down, leaving him without a script.
composure by Larstait November 10, 2003
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Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
Word of the Day on October 25, 2026

Surf Dracula Syndrome 

A phenomenon in film/television series, most notably streaming series, where the main premise is drawn out to such a point that it takes an entire season or more to get the parts of the series the audience is actually interested in seeing.

For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Word of the Day on October 24, 2026

Northstarring

Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
Word of the Day on October 23, 2026

Plate of Brown 

A plate of brown consists of foods that have little to no nutritional value, and are typically deep fried. A true plate of brown will also be accompanied by a dark soda.
Wanna go to meal hall & grab a plate of brown?
Plate of Brown by Cheddar Craigson September 18, 2020
Word of the Day on October 22, 2026

Larpenomics

When finance content creators rent out fancy cars and flex cash to seem richer than they really are in order to promote and sell their “get rich quick” courses.
Andrew Tate has mastered the field of larpenomics
Larpenomics by Rbois09 October 21, 2026
Word of the Day on October 21, 2026

Palmela Handerson 

Your hand that you masturbate with.
Girlfriend: What are you going to do for the next week while I'm on holiday?

Boyfriend: Have a visit from Palmela Handerson of course!
Word of the Day on October 20, 2026
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