Aug 11 Word of the Day
A phrase to describe someone who is cognitively degenerating. Synonym of "going off the deep end". Can have varying degrees of severity.
Reference to the song "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. The line "and the worms ate into his brain" makes no sense in an otherwise linear and literal narration throughout the lyrics.
Reference to the song "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. The line "and the worms ate into his brain" makes no sense in an otherwise linear and literal narration throughout the lyrics.
"My boyfriend has a total case of brain worms. He told me the cat was bugged so the Feds could listen in on us having sex..."
or
"You totally stumbled over that entire sentence. Can't speak English all of a sudden? What, do you have brain worms?"
or
"You totally stumbled over that entire sentence. Can't speak English all of a sudden? What, do you have brain worms?"
by _Jez_ October 03, 2009
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When a person is incapable of removing themselves from the grid due to an attachment to their phone, computer, or job either by choice, addiction, or priorities.
by Double-O-Ben October 21, 2013
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A checkerboard grid of tiny cornrows or dreadlocks tightly braided as a women's hairstyle. Usually African-American.
by Webdebnyc February 19, 2012
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A tactical ploy carried out in emergency situations when a team is narrowly losing. Occurs when Gridlock is summoned to the field to undertake a special play and win the match. Usually occurs with only seconds remaining.
Player: "Coach, there are only 5 seconds left and we are down by a goal."
Coach: "Get Gridlock out there, he will kick it from fifty."
Coach: "Get Gridlock out there, he will kick it from fifty."
by enthusiast July 21, 2009
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1. A complete lack of movement or progress resulting in a backup or stagnation: “the political gridlock that prevented... the President and Congress from moving expeditiously to cut the budget” (Robert D. Hormats).
2. A malaprop coined by a particularly inbred country yokel whom is currently leading a startup software company.
2. A malaprop coined by a particularly inbred country yokel whom is currently leading a startup software company.
by HoFonix January 22, 2004