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Dessert shame 

Ordering dessert at a restaurant with a group of friends/co-workers, only to recoil in horror as the others all politely decline. The shame reaches new heights once your order arrives and you have to eat it amongst the hawk-like gaze of everyone else at your table.
The dessert shame really kicked in as the rest of the office sat down to watch my brownie- eating performance.
Dessert shame by Mrmacho June 28, 2015
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Dissercation 

The combination of two words: dissertation and vacation. The act of struggling between being committed to work on dissertation or having a little fun in between.
Do I have to lock myself and work on my dissertation or go out for a vacation? My dissercation is totally driving me nuts.
Dissercation by Mahooha March 16, 2013

Splurt Dessert 

To eat something and then immediately feel your guts gurgle and have to go splurt diarrhea.
Straight after eating dairy I always need to rush off to splurt dessert.”
Splurt Dessert by The Yoghurter February 5, 2022

dissertate 

Refers to the process of researching and writing a dissertation. Used in place of similar descriptors, such as writing or studying, in order to emphasize the great scope and magnitude of the work taking place. Often used by graduate students to describe their work schedule.
Clarissa said she cannot attend the party because she needs to dissertate. For years it seems the only thing she has done is dissertate, and yet she still hasn't finished her PhD.
dissertate by ldowning August 11, 2009

dessertable 

A food item or combination thereof suitable for enjoying after a meal.
That peanut buster parfait is dessertable!
dessertable by Caveman111 December 28, 2011

Dessert Envy 

Jealousy for and desire to have another persons dessert afte recieving ones own. It is often brought about by feelings of inadequacy regarding the size, appearance, and taste on ones dessert, especially compared to the desserts of friends and family.
Steve had dessert envy after seeing his popsicle stick next to Tyrone's massive banana split after dinner.
Dessert Envy by Egls July 24, 2015