Delarant
A word used in place of a long, drawn-out and tired rant.
Instead of complaining to my spouse for half an hour about my day, I say the word "delarant" and she/he instantly knows that I am angry about circumstances beyond my control, without burdening her/him with the details or wasting either of our time on a futile discussion.
The origins of the word comes from a literal combination and subsequent shortening of the phrase "delete a rant". The word is intended to be used to save time by eliminating unnecessary rants. Think of it like a tool to help you condense the meaning or outcome value of any escalating rant into a single, powerful word.
Instead of complaining to my spouse for half an hour about my day, I say the word "delarant" and she/he instantly knows that I am angry about circumstances beyond my control, without burdening her/him with the details or wasting either of our time on a futile discussion.
The origins of the word comes from a literal combination and subsequent shortening of the phrase "delete a rant". The word is intended to be used to save time by eliminating unnecessary rants. Think of it like a tool to help you condense the meaning or outcome value of any escalating rant into a single, powerful word.
Scenario 1:
Louis Argman: You wouldn't believe the day I've just had. First, I fight through traffic to get to work. Next, my boss comes in and...
Wes Timerman: Delarant.
Louis Argman: Delarant?
Wes Timerman: Say no more, I get it.
Scenario 2:
Louis Argman: Honey, I'm having one of those days again. Delarant. I love you, what should we do with these extra moments?
Louis Argman: You wouldn't believe the day I've just had. First, I fight through traffic to get to work. Next, my boss comes in and...
Wes Timerman: Delarant.
Louis Argman: Delarant?
Wes Timerman: Say no more, I get it.
Scenario 2:
Louis Argman: Honey, I'm having one of those days again. Delarant. I love you, what should we do with these extra moments?
Delarant by Telepathette January 20, 2016
