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Spanguish

(Speyn-gwish)

-Noun.
1. The feeling of disappointment, particularly following initial contentment or satisfaction, upon learning that a movie one loves is being shown on television, but has been dubbed in Spanish.

-Verb
1. The act of inflicting spanguish or suffering from spanguish.

Origin: Florida, 2010. From Spanish, (España) + German (angst) or English (anguish). Alt. spelling, "Spainguish"
n. I was excited to find Rocky IV on television, but my elation gave way to bitter spanguish when I realized it was being shown in Spanish.

v. Jimmy was spanguished to learn Die Hard was in Spanish and nothing else was on.
by Dr Joe Smith November 21, 2010
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ricky spanish

One of Rogers personas from the television show American Dad. He is known for his cruel actions and horrible past.
by Brody Male October 3, 2017
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Spanish Christmas

When your parents tell you they donated your gifts to the poor because they didn't get you any and they don't want to admit how poor they actually are.
This year my family celebrated helping others so there was nothing under our tree.

Bro you were duped into a spanish christmas.
by Ranchgirls November 12, 2020
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The Spanish Inquisition

In the early years of the 16th century, to combat the rising tide of religious unorthodxy, the Pope gave Cardinal Ximinez of Spain leave to move without let or hindrance throughout the land, in a reign of violence, terror and torture that makes a smashing film. This was the Spanish Inquisitions...
Man- "I didn't expect this kind of spanish inquisition"
Cardinal Ximinez- "NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!"
by ImmaLumberjack November 14, 2010
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Spanish Or Vanish

Said by an shitty bird who is dangerous world-wide. He's an green owl which looks green, cute and innocent but in reality he fucking kidnap the users' family if they don't do their lession. It is said that duolingo's favourite language is Spanish. If you don't do your spanish lessons he might come in your house, kidnap your family or either vanish you. That's why he says Spanish Or Vanish.
Person: I feel tired. I'll not do my spanish lessons today, after all , nothing will happen if I didn't do my lessons for 1 day.
Duolingo: *Breaks door* SPANISH OR VANISH?
by ImTheLocalIdiot May 25, 2021
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Slanguistic Justice

Slanguistic Justice /slaNG gwistik/ /just is/
n. A language devised to make sense of its stolen parts and its survival from colonized genocide. A coded expression that one’s culture uses for privacy, secrecy and protection. It can be used to convey humor; a language that is not viewed as inferior.

v. Righting a linguistic wrong; an unapologetic approach to cultural relevance. Honoring cultural brilliance resisting their language being erased; confirming its authenticity.
Ex. As the teacher graded the student’s paper and saw he began with what’s good, she honored his language because of slanguistic justice.

Ex. Slanguistic Justice must be included in all Anti-Black Racism teaching curriculums.

Ex. You know what I mean, nah mean? It’s all about Slanguistic Justice.

Ex. Slanguistic Justice is the ongoing attempt to salvage identity through language and meaning.
by LTomay Douglas May 2, 2021
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