canonlibel's definitions

echo:

Used at the beginning of emails, IMs, text messages, etc. when you are sending identical messages through different channels. It's a polite way of noting that you're trying to get in touch with someone any way possible.

John receives a text message, "Call me!" and then a Facebook message: "Echo: Call me!"

by canonlibel February 17, 2010

glot'al

The correct way to pronounce "glottal" is with a glottal stop. That way it's practically onomatopoeia.

A: "What's a glot'al stop, anyway?"
B: "You just made one."

by canonlibel February 17, 2010

cover-cover

A cover version of a cover version. When song C is clearly an uninspired version of song B which may or may not be an unspired version of song A.

In some people's book, a sin.

A: "Dude, your playlist is entirely made up of lame ass cover-covers of that old Tears for Fears song. Are you trying for emo kid of the year or what?"

B: "What are you talking about?!? Donnie Darko is awesome!"

by canonlibel February 22, 2010

unrequited like

When you like someone who doesn't like you. ('Like' in the non-weird way.)

Failure: "My life is filled with unrequited like."
Snarker: "I wonder what the common denominator could be?"

by canonlibel February 26, 2010

trans folk

Transsexual and/or transgender people. Good word for allies who think other words sound clinical or awkward.

"Trans folk are totally awesome."

by canonlibel March 9, 2010

Anxenia

The feeling of anxiety that a host has when entertaining company because one is so concerned with making sure everybody is comfortable and happy.

Portmanteau of "anxiety" and "xenia" (the Greek concept of hospitality).

"Parties are more fun when the hosts aren't letting anxenia get the best of them!

by canonlibel September 20, 2010

all of the lots

More than just a little, more than a lot.

I like you all of the lots.

by canonlibel June 19, 2010