princess boy
Little boys who go against traditional male gender roles and who may have an interest in wearing women's clothing and jewelry as children.
Analogous to tomboy and similar to the word "sissy," but meant to be positive and used by people who support how children express themselves. Young children shouldn't be labeled by adults (as straight/queer/cisgender/trans) before they can self-identify.
Coined, perhaps, by author Cheryl Kiladavis in her book, "My Princess Boy".
Little boys who go against traditional male gender roles and who may have an interest in wearing women's clothing and jewelry as children.
Analogous to tomboy and similar to the word "sissy," but meant to be positive and used by people who support how children express themselves. Young children shouldn't be labeled by adults (as straight/queer/cisgender/trans) before they can self-identify.
Coined, perhaps, by author Cheryl Kiladavis in her book, "My Princess Boy".
This is my son: he's a princess boy. Maybe he'll be my daughter someday, but that's up to him. Or her.
by canonlibel October 27, 2010
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).
Portmanteau of "anxiety" and "xenia" (the Greek concept of hospitality).
by canonlibel September 20, 2010
The correct way to pronounce "glottal" is with a glottal stop. That way it's practically onomatopoeia.
by canonlibel February 17, 2010
Stands for "Hills, Stairs, and Umbrellas." Definitely not "Humboldt State University," which is wrong.
The northernmost California State University, friendly people, great weather (if you like rain), gigantic redwoods ON CAMPUS, great hiking ON CAMPUS, we walk and bike everywhere... we're kind of a bubble here.
The northernmost California State University, friendly people, great weather (if you like rain), gigantic redwoods ON CAMPUS, great hiking ON CAMPUS, we walk and bike everywhere... we're kind of a bubble here.
by canonlibel July 28, 2008
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.
by canonlibel February 17, 2010
Synonymous with electronic ink displays used in e-readers like the Kindle or Nook but easier to pronounce.
by canonlibel July 30, 2010
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 10, 2010