can you think of any other weird definitions?
running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times,reaching
over and picking it up, examining it, then putting it back down to give
the vacuum one more chance.
DISCONFECT (dis kon fekt’) v. To sterilize the piece of candy you
dropped on the floor by blowing on it, somehow assuming this will
`remove’ all the germs.
ECNALUBMA (ek na lub’ ma) n. A rescue vehicle which can only be seen in
the rearview mirror.
EIFFELITES (eye’ ful eyetz) n. Gangly people sitting in front of you at
the movies who, no matter what direction you lean in, follow suit.
ELBONICS (el bon’ iks) n. The actions of two people maneuvering for one
armrest in a movie theater.
ELECELLERATION (el a cel er ay’ shun) n. The mistaken notion that the
more you press an elevator button the faster it will arrive.
FRUST (frust) n. The small line of debris that refuses to be swept onto
the dust pan and keeps backing a person across the room unt
Favorite Answer
Here are a few: (I won’t take credit for them)
ASSMOSIS: The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss instead of working and demonstrating useful skills.
BLAMESTORMING: Sitting around in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed, and who was responsible.
PERCUSSIVE MAINTENANCE: The fine art of whacking an electronic device in just the right place with just the right impact to get it to work again.
OHNOSECOND: The tiny fraction of a second in which you realize you’ve just made a BIG mistake, and the world is about to come crashing down on your head.
GENERICA: Features of the American landscape that look exactly the same no matter where you are. Usually found on a “strip” near the Interstate, lined with fast food joints, strip malls and chain motels.
IRRITAINMENT: Entertainment and media spectacles that are annoying and often disgusting, but you can’t stop watching, such as the O.J. trial, Michael Jackson newsbites, and “Reality” TV.
“Linner” a meal you eat between 2:30 and 3:30
“flautulist” one who loves nasty smells
“mcdonamand” one who thinks mcdonalds is fine dining
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