New English's definitions

lizard

A slang for a semi truck due to the movement it makes, particularly during a wind storm.

Interstate 80 can be slow going in the winter due to the large number of lizards.

by New English December 28, 2008

Development Dead Zone

These are areas in a town that is experiencing growth in one area while another has no growth and may be decaying, sometimes to the point of urban blight.

The street on the west side of town is getting all sorts of big box stores. On the east side of town it is a development dead zone with just a gas station, an old motel, and a run-down restaurant.

by New English July 17, 2010

Pre-Holiday Movie

These are the movies that are released from the middle of October to about the middle of November, just before the holiday movie season. They may have some elements of being a holiday movie (slim but potential Oscar nomination, somewhat epic, drama, romantic comedy) but are usually not the major draw that the holiday blockbusters are. These are frequently horror movies to capitalize on Halloween.

The pre-holiday movies serve Hollywood by advertising the holiday blockbusters.

by New English October 12, 2010

Summer Resolution

A summer resolution is like a New Year's resolution but is made at the beginning of the summer. These usually involve leisure activities such as golfing, boating, camping, or fishing, but may also include tasks around the house such as landscaping, roofing, or gardening. Unlike New Year's resolutions, these often do not succeed due to a simple lack of enough time. People often realize they have not succeeded around the 4th of July.

My summer resolutions were to golf and fish more. It is now the 4th of July and I have not done either one yet!

by New English April 5, 2010

Sunday Restlessness

This is the feeling you get on a Sunday, usually in the late afternoon or early evening. It usually results from a combination of an uneventful weekend and anxiety over work the next week. Symptoms of Sunday restlessness include going on a drive aimlessly around town, going for a walk, or going into a store for no real reason. Being unhappy with your job increases the intensity.

I went out for a drive to alleviate my Sunday restlessness.

by New English December 6, 2010

Yank Yank Gesture

This is when you do the jacking off gesture when something is boring, stupid, or pointless. It is a little less severe than the yank yank toss.

She was boring me to death on the phone so I did the yank yank gesture to pass the time.

by New English March 4, 2011

Post Poop Fart

This is the fart that is released after a massive dump. It is an all-clear sign that you are emptied out.

He had to shit after eating at the buffet. He then released a post poop fart when he got out of the bathroom.

by New English May 6, 2009