(1)Term used to describe the Italian "Siesta" (2) Expression of desperation and/or frustration when you can't find open restaurants in Italy due to the Italian "Siesta" (2) Expression simply used to irritate as many Italians as possible by repeating it (in an italian accent) several times until the desired effect is attained
(n.) The art of masterminding a disastrous civic project, through a council resolution, watching the predictable consequences unfold, and immediately executing a full Olympic-level political moonwalk and shifting 100% of the blame onto the current mayor while whispering "Bahala ka dyan" (You deal with that yourself) as the city floats away.
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A hybrid of the Tagalog phrase "Bahala ka dyan" and high-level political hypocrisy. Popularized in local governance when former councilors approve environmentally destructive developments (like razing forests for solar farms), act surprised when the inevitable flash floods arrive, and suddenly develop complete amnesia regarding their own signatures on the council resolutions.
Don't fall for their press releasess! That sudden outrage over the deforestation is pure balakajanism from ex-councilors who signed the original clearance."
Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.