Monday, May 9, 2011

    Urban Dictionary Favorites

    I have compiled a list of some of my favorite Urban Dictionary definitions. Call me a giant geek, but this stuff makes me giggle and I like to giggle. 

    Social Chameleon-someone who changes the way they interact with people depending on who they're with.

    If You Will-a phrase overused by those trying to sound sophisticated and/or intelligent.

    Hype Aversion-rejection of an insanely popular idea, game, show, place etc. simply because it is so insanely popular.

    Arch Douche-the title given to someone high on the corporate ladder, in a position of authority, etc. who is also a douchebag.

    Boregasm-the result of or act of reaching the apex or climax of boredom; filling one's capacity for boredom to the extreme boundary

    Premature Exasperation
    -becoming upset about something before knowing all (or any) of the details.

    When The Economy Picks Up
    -common beginning or ending to a sentence. It can serve to:
    1. provide an excuse for why one has not yet done something.
    2. suggest a vague intention of doing something later (similar to how Spanish speakers use the word "maƱana.")
    3. add minimal credibility to an idea that is a pipe dream.
    • There's no point in looking for a job until the economy picks up. 
    • I'll start my business when the economy picks up.
    • Unemployment levels will go back down to the levels they were in the late 1990s when the economy picks up.


    Pill-Lattes-when desperate housewives mix Lattes with pain killers to get through their day.

    Shelf Esteem-when someone builds their self esteem from self help books.

    Organic Stairmaster-aka a hill.

    Heteroflexible-I'm straight but shit happens

    Cock of the Block-the one who struts his stuff the most in a given vicinity.

    E-Tact-tact exercised in an electronic environments, for example, when composing email, instant messenging, or weblogging (or commenting therein).

    Get The Plates-a phrase used when implying that someone or something has just been "served". Commonly used in high schools with many variations such as, "Start handing the plates out" and "Get the plates cuz' you just got served"

    Naplash-what happens to you when you start nodding off and then you jerk your head back suddenly. Happens a lot when staying on the computer too long. Very dangerous if driving.

    Man Crush
    -a man who has a crush on another man without sexual attraction.

    Droppin Screens
    -screening a phone call. Deliberately not answering a phone call because you dont want to talk to that particular person.

    Lockblock
    -when one person prematurely trys to open the passenger door on a vehicle while the driver simultaneously trys to unlock the door, causing it to relock and keep the passenger outside.

    Let Me Get You A Straw-"You're a wuss. Learn to deal."
    • An elaborated version of the sentiment is found in the phrasing: "Let me get you a straw so you can SUCK IT UP."
    • The proffering of a straw to aid "sucking up" abilities is generally considered more comical (read: obnoxious) than simply telling a whiner to deal.
    To Clown Car It-when more people than there are seatbelts are shoved into a car. When people have to sit on the floor or on each other.

    Side Buttoned
    -the term used when you call someone and they hit the ignore button on their cell phone, to avoid speaking with you.
    • The term originates with Nextels because they have a side button to do that.
    • You know you've been side buttoned if it rings for a shorter time than usual before going to voicemail.
    Carbon Soldiers-slang term for children, kids, offspring and rugrats. 

    Backseat Browser-anyone who sits behind a someone who is browsing the internet while continuously instructing them on what to click on or what to type into the address/search bar. Most appropriately applied when the advice or commands are unsolicited and/or unwarranted. 

    Career Tragectory-a career path marked by increasing amounts of tragedy, lameness, futility, ineptitude, respect, and/or pay. 

    George Bushed It-to stutter or make long pauses when you are talking.
    Oh man, I was on stage giving my speech and I got nervous and george bushed it.

    Cold Finger-similar to cold shoulder, except a cold finger is done by ignoring someone's text or facebook message--usually when said person's comment is pointless or uncalled for.

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