1. A subject of the unexplained, unknown, paranormal, cryptozoology, ufology, or other related field. A subject that is considered Fortean is one that cannot be explained through known means.

2. One who studies and investigates the unexplained.

3. Of or relating to Charles Fort. The term is derived from the name Charles H. Fort, author of The Book of the Damned, New Lands, Lo!, and Wild Talents, who is widely regarded as the father of paranormal investigation.

As a Fortean I frequently investigate cases of hauntings, UFO sightings, and strange creates.

Fortean by The Unknown User December 22, 2008

forgetabilia

The word first arose in 1996 in my feverish imagination when I was confronted by a New York City lawyer whose office was cluttered with meaningless memorabilia. I saw nothing memorable or valuable about much of his stuff and chose to redefine it.

Some people like to collect memorabilia. I like to throw away forgetabilia.

forgetabilia by Goodmalood December 11, 2008

forgetard

When some one is constantly reminded of a medial task or process and always forgets it. Then becomes belligerent and defensive and accuses the person who is reminding them of hiding or withholding the information from them, hence sounding retarded.

In the workplace you usually find them in management positions and is a natural progression to micromanagement.

Person: Hey Boss, why don't you use your computer to track the shipments?
Forgetard: I am in charge around here and you have never shown me how to do THAT!?!
Person: Sure I have just hit F4 like I showed you Monday.
Forgetard: You have never shown me that, things are going to change around here! All further shipments, sales figures and customer interaction must go through and be approved by me. You are not to be trusted!

forgetard by mishthefish September 9, 2009

forgetaboutit

Italian word for "Forget about it" Usually when you don't forgetaboutit, you die. So make sure you "forgetaboutit"

You: "So whats it about"
Italian: "Forgetaboutit"
You" "excuse me?"
::Death::

forgetaboutit by OuTkaStZ October 8, 2005

God Shot

A chance happening with profound meaning, an unexpected blessing, a "sign".

Dr. Drew on Celebrity Rehab said "All of a sudden what had been just another Hollywood proposal became for him an unexpected blessing, an opportunity for growth. In drug recovery language, that's called a "God shot."

God Shot by Imogen1564 February 25, 2011

Word of the Day on September 18, 2026

city chicken

A food native to Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania in which cubes of pork and/or veal are put on a short, wooden skewer, breaded, then baked and/or fried.

I've heard that city chicken originated during the Great Depression, when folks didn't have enough money to buy full cuts of meat, so they assembled meat scraps on a wooden skewer, creating a make-shift drumstick. Hence the name.

Are yinz havin' city chicken for dinner?

city chicken by TRF August 31, 2006

Word of the Day on September 17, 2026

Is that cake?

Another way to say is this fake? Like the show real or cake

“Slayyyter just announced another album last night”
“No way, is that cake?”
“Yeah whoops this isn’t real”

Is that cake? by Sexyyred September 15, 2026

Word of the Day on September 16, 2026

just fokin missing her

native american reservation origin... to miss an ex so badly that everyone can see it.. can be used for either sex eg. just fokin missing her/him

friend : *noticably sad*
me : look at you all sad & shit
friend : shut up!
me : just fokin missing her huh?

just fokin missing her by d i z k o 2 0 8 September 14, 2026

Word of the Day on September 15, 2026

endwarfins

The rush of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides triggered specifically by watching the Seven Dwarfs march home singing "Heigh-Ho" — that particular high of pickaxes, whistling while you work, and communal domestic bliss in a cottage built for men half your height.

I only meant to watch the Heigh-Ho scene for the endwarfins, and then it was two hours later and I'd watched the whole movie.

Endwarfins aren't just a Snow White thing — I get the same hit off the Lollipop Guild in Oz.

endwarfins by Howard Ogden September 13, 2026

Word of the Day on September 14, 2026

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