D.S. Credito's definitions
a term describing a controlled environment or situation in which people act or behave in ways that conform to roles pre-determined by a powerful person(s) who decides how the world is supposed to function.
Living on or within a matrix may also be referred to as "on the grid", with greater flexibility and choice available to those who venture off-the-grid.
Living on or within a matrix may also be referred to as "on the grid", with greater flexibility and choice available to those who venture off-the-grid.
After years of living a boring life, working 9-to-5 on the East Coast matrix, he relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he traded his car for a bicycle and started earning a living with his acoustic guitar.
by D.S. Credito March 12, 2015
Get the matrixmug. A phrase describing two individuals who have very little to nothing in common, in terms of personalities, interests, opinions and/or beliefs. A softer way to say that two people are generally uncomfortable in each other's presence and because of the resulting tensions are unlikely ever to get along or even be able to stand one another.
Dave doesn't talk to his father anymore. They're just two different people who never saw eye-to-eye on anything.
by D.S. Credito May 6, 2015
Get the two different peoplemug. an adult, though no longer a student, who does not have full-time employment and all the benefits that comes with it. Instead, a freeter chooses to work part-time or hold down odd jobs, even while full time employment is available.
Being a freeter means having more flexibility and freedom than someone with a permanent job. Freeters usually do not earn enough money to have their own home, so they often stay at home with their parents indefinitely, or else rent rooms in others' homes.
Being a freeter means having more flexibility and freedom than someone with a permanent job. Freeters usually do not earn enough money to have their own home, so they often stay at home with their parents indefinitely, or else rent rooms in others' homes.
In today's economy, it's hard to know if a part-time employee is a freeloader or freeter, or is simply struggling to survive.
by D.S. Credito April 5, 2015
Get the freetermug. A stunningly gorgeous Nigerian-American author whose nimble writing style often presents stories from multiple points of view. Her feminist ideals and her willingness to write critically about West Africa and the Nigerian diaspora are widely considered very bold and brave.
Chimamanda Adichie's voice was featured in the Beyoncé song "Flawless," in which the author spoke to encourage today's women to overcome sexism, including the idea that women - but not necessarily men - should automatically aspire to marriage.
by D.S. Credito March 14, 2015
Get the Chimamanda Adichiemug. actions or behavior that reflect a carefree, usually impulsive manner of doing just what one pleases; living in the moment
by D.S. Credito March 13, 2015
Get the cutting loosemug. an acronym for "like my shit up." Can be used in a bid to virtual friends and fans on social networking sites to encourage clicking like on a homepage, status, or other posting.
"Hey friends: in order to get consideration for the Battle of the Bands, my page needs to reach 500 likes by Friday. LMSU!"
by D.S. Credito March 5, 2015
Get the LMSUmug. by D.S. Credito May 6, 2015
Get the oculingusmug.