In cognitive psychology, after a signal reaches the brain, the instant when we are aware of a change in our environment, but before the brain is able to identify and codify what the change is.
The act of first become aware of something generically before we are able to identify it specifically.
That 'er' moment prior to recognition
She could cognify that there was something on the road, and started braking in case it didn't move.
Hearing an engine noise before you can tell what's making the noise or where it's coming from.
Seeing a shape at a distance but not being able to identify what it is or whether its multiple things.
Feeling something very hot or very cold but not being sure which until after you've taken your hand away of left it there a moment longer.
Smelling something without being able to identify it
A cancellation, postponement, or evendestruction of something due to the Corona virus.
I was supposed to have such an exciting day today, but unfortunately all my plans have been coronified.
I wish someone would Coronify Boris Johnson.
Is anybody able to uncoronify my will to live.
The coronification of my job interview wasn't too upsetting.
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.