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Paralysis 

The collective noun for a group of gatekeepers in any large organization, especially government. Typically range from policy-quoting front-line workers up to middle managers with no hope of promotion.
"My proposal was well received by anyone I spoke to about it, but now it's been stymied by a paralysis of bureaucrats."
Paralysis by Dudge September 23, 2022

paralysis face 

having an uneven symmetry, usually do to drugs or heavy drinking.
"Hey, who is that paralysis face that bought you a beer."
paralysis face by DBrowning May 24, 2007

feline paralysis 

The inability to move or accomplish anything useful because the cat is lying in you lab purring/sleeping.
Him: Hon, could you grab me a beer from the fridge?
Her: Get it yourself!
Him: I can't. I've got feline paralysis.
feline paralysis by metasymantic February 6, 2009

Food Paralysis 

When you have eaten so much food to a point where you are unable to move any part of your body.
Person 1: Man, you just ate the entire rack of ribs!

Person 2: Yeah man, I think I am going to have food paralysis for a couple days.
Food Paralysis by WordsmithRuss March 10, 2017

Penis Paralysis

The state of one's genitals being unable to engorge with blood, usually caused by seeing someone horrific or significant blunt trauma.
Guy 1: "Hey did you see that new Sarah Jessica Parker movie?"
Guy 2: "Ya but I've been in Penis Paralysis ever since."

poop paralysis 

Waiting so long before pooping that when you finally decide to get up and go you find that you cannot move because you will shit your pants.
John was enthralled with his video game. When he finally decided to go to the bathroom he couldn't move because poop paralysis had set in.