dread merchant

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A person who makes a living by predicting disasters and worst-case scenarios.

Guy1: What's the news, man?

Guy2: Bird Flu, terrorists, hurricanes, global warming, the price of gasoline and natural gas and electricity skyrocketing, death toll in Iraq . . .

Guy1: Boy, the dread merchants are busy lately!

dread merchant by JRob November 7, 2005

Words you can keep

Dream Merchant

A person or corporate entity that specializes in, or claims to be capable of, helping people fulfill their dreams, fantasies, or deepest aspirations. They are most often empty promises, and the recipients of such services are usually expected to pay a fee in return.

BEWARE of the words: "Come with me and I'll make you famous!" For they are usually uttered from the lips of Dream Merchants.

Dream Merchant by Execaters May 29, 2018

Dream Merchant

BEWARE of the words: "Come with me and I'll make you famous!" For they are usually uttered from the lips of Dream Merchants.

Dream Merchant by Execaters May 29, 2018

caillou

A slang term used to describe a bald person, typically someone who is completely bald or has a closely shaved head. The term is derived from the infamous, hairless kids’ cartoon character of the same name.

Example 1:
“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”

caillou by WMH01 September 12, 2026

Word of the Day on September 13, 2026

Brought-upsy

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.

Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?

Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?

Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005

Word of the Day on September 12, 2026

kitbash

The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...

I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.

kitbash by geru January 15, 2006

Word of the Day on September 11, 2026

Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.

There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.

Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026

Word of the Day on September 10, 2026

Rammys

-Ramifications

-shorthand for the ramifications of actions

“Omg, the ramifications!”
-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”

Rammys by Brandonmical August 4, 2023

Word of the Day on September 9, 2026

Failure Shower

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.

Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.

Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009

Word of the Day on September 8, 2026