Prenvy
When you are simultaneously proud and envious of someone's achievements (usually a friend or family member).
Prenvy by Heardabouttheword January 3, 2018
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Prenvy
A state of pride-based jealousy arising from ego injury, in which resentment toward another’s success is driven not by desire for what they have, but by the perception that one ought to have outperformed them.
Prenvy by K.S. Hewitt February 5, 2026
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the wave of nausea that hits you when you read about forthcoming books by people you went to college or even once slept with that came out to great acclaim while you haven’t written anything in….ever. Coined in a contest at The Old Hag and picked up with days by the online writing community.
While perusing the trades for new releases to stock her bookstore, Janine was overcome with penvy at the sight of her ex-boyfriend's picture next to what would probably be his second bestseller.
penvy by Jen Minola July 29, 2005
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A "penvy" cut is any hairstyle worn by a female that resembles a man's haircut. Usually short in appearance, but may be up to shoulder length. A penvy style haircut must be generally masculine in a apperance to be considered a penvy
The hairstyle was popular during the late 20th Century, from the late eighties to early nineties. It has since been revived by a great number of females living in smaller towns and rural areas. It is generally considered that females who suffer from "penis envy" are the ones most likely to sport the hairstyle. Penvies (plural) have been worn by females of all ages.
The hairstyle was popular during the late 20th Century, from the late eighties to early nineties. It has since been revived by a great number of females living in smaller towns and rural areas. It is generally considered that females who suffer from "penis envy" are the ones most likely to sport the hairstyle. Penvies (plural) have been worn by females of all ages.
Numerous examples of the "Penvy" can be seen worn by females at Confederation College, where it has been observed that a majority of the female faculty and staff sport the low maintenance, masculin hairstyle.
"Just look at the penvy on her!" said one student to another.
"Just look at the penvy on her!" said one student to another.
penvy by biggerisbetter April 24, 2007
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Striver
The striver is an interesting phenomenon that is seen across college campuses. In essence, the striver is an over-achiever who comes from a working or middle class family. He may be an immigrant. He may have been a slacker in HS who was "born again" into an academic wunderkind. Or he may just be an over-achiever who is keeping at it.
The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long after you are gone. The striver is the guy who takes 30 credits/semester and considers anything below an A/4.0 failure. The striver doesn't work on campus, he is too busy finding ways to pad his resume instead of working retail or workstudy. The striver lets his grades pay his education by applying to ten scholarships a year.
The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long after you are gone. The striver is the guy who takes 30 credits/semester and considers anything below an A/4.0 failure. The striver doesn't work on campus, he is too busy finding ways to pad his resume instead of working retail or workstudy. The striver lets his grades pay his education by applying to ten scholarships a year.
The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
Anthony was a striver. He transfered from a TTT to an IVY and graduated in 2 years. He studied his ass off and went to Penn Law. He got a Biglaw offer. But lost it all because of an unmoderated mesasgeboard.
Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
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- Harold Koh
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- Just forget about it, you don't have enough SkyPesos to fly anywhere.
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1. Select a player (real or fantasy) during a sports draft to spite or anger one or more of your opponents because they had intended to select him/her.
2. Select a player (real or fantasy) during a sport draft to put one or more of your opponents at a strategic disadvantage.
2. Select a player (real or fantasy) during a sport draft to put one or more of your opponents at a strategic disadvantage.
1. Billy hate drafted Chad OchoCinco because he knew Sam had wanted him since he is from Cincinnati. Billy already had plenty of players to fill that position but wanted to make sure Sam didn't get him.
2. Billy hate drafted Peyton Manning because he was the only good quarterback left and he knew Sam had been planning on drafting him.
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