Travoltese 

The American dialect that combines a Southern accent with a Baltimore background; named for and made popular by John Travolta via his role as Edna Turnblad in the 2007 movie HAIRSPRAY. In this dialect, the prominent characteristic pertains to the letter "i"; the usual long sound of the "i" becomes both shortened and femonized, resulting in a phonetic sound resembling "ah." Travolta's best example from the movie: "I've got to finish ahroning your clothes." Additionally, Travolta has used this personalized dialect in other films, such as GREASE and LOOK WHO'S TALKING.

1. That line included speech that sounded very Travoltese: This film has been made possible by Tahre Ahron Puductions.

2. If somebody makes a reference to a hoover at work, that person could be fahred.

Travoltese by Allin January 9, 2008

travolted 

When one key film role rescues an actor's career from years of struggle and puts them back on the map.

Originally used by Statler & Waldorf, the two old Muppets on the balcony, in the online shorts "Statler & Waldorf: From the Balcony" for movies.com.

I never expected he would be travolted back on stage.

travolted by Anatol April 9, 2007

Travoltage 

A measure of the level of fail when trying to pronounce someone's written name.

Idina Menzel got a lot of name recognition after the massive Travoltage she endured when being introduced at the 2014 Oscars ceremony.

Travoltage by dash1b March 19, 2014