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(def 1) On top of, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.
(def 2) Pursuing or showing interest in.
(def 3) Imminent or present.
Cultural note: This phrase has received some popularity due to it's occasional use by the character Strong Bad on the Homestar Runner website.
(def 2) Pursuing or showing interest in.
(def 3) Imminent or present.
Cultural note: This phrase has received some popularity due to it's occasional use by the character Strong Bad on the Homestar Runner website.
(def 1) George had three puppies, and every time he sat down to watch TV they were all up on his lap.
(def 2) Commercials would have us believe that a guy just has to use the right brand of deodorant and the ladies will be all up ons him.
(def 3) So it's finally Halloween and the Autumn months are all upon us.
(def 2) Commercials would have us believe that a guy just has to use the right brand of deodorant and the ladies will be all up ons him.
(def 3) So it's finally Halloween and the Autumn months are all upon us.
by Peter K. September 14, 2007
Get the all up on mug.Romance novels with explicit sex.
Derived from "romance" + "erotica".
In some cases this word has been in a humorous, derrogatory, or ironic way used to point out the fact that certain novels are classified as "romance" and therefor seen as more socially acceptable, while other somewhat similar books are classified as "erotica" and recieve harsher social censure.
Derived from "romance" + "erotica".
In some cases this word has been in a humorous, derrogatory, or ironic way used to point out the fact that certain novels are classified as "romance" and therefor seen as more socially acceptable, while other somewhat similar books are classified as "erotica" and recieve harsher social censure.
So you're looking for regency holiday novels with chaste heroines? It doesn't look like we many in the store. Mostly just romantica I'm afraid.
by Peter K. March 13, 2005
Get the romantica mug.Def. 1 (verb): to genetically alter a non-human species in such a way that they achieve a level and style of intelligence approaching that of human beings.
Def. 2 (noun): the process of uplifting a species.
Def. 3 (noun): an uplifed species or individual members of such a species
Bachground: Possibly first coined by David Brin in his series of science fiction books "The Uplift Saga".
Def. 2 (noun): the process of uplifting a species.
Def. 3 (noun): an uplifed species or individual members of such a species
Bachground: Possibly first coined by David Brin in his series of science fiction books "The Uplift Saga".
Def. 1 - Although they still had decades of work ahead of them, technology had finally progressed to a level where octopi could be uplifted to become functioning members of human society.
by Peter K. March 13, 2005
Get the uplift mug.A joking or insulting term for Massachusetts.
Derived from tax + Massachusetts.
Specifically alluding to the (possibly correct) idea that state income tax in Massachusetts is significantly higher than the national average.
Derived from tax + Massachusetts.
Specifically alluding to the (possibly correct) idea that state income tax in Massachusetts is significantly higher than the national average.
Seems like every month a fifth of my paycheck goes to government here in Taxachusetts. And come April 15th they'll still want more.
by Peter K. April 11, 2005
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An acronym for "Woman Everyone Can Have But You".
Suggesting someone who is an object of fascination and/or obsession, but unobtainable.
Possibly first coined to refer to an archetype in the Unknown Armies roleplaying game.
Suggesting someone who is an object of fascination and/or obsession, but unobtainable.
Possibly first coined to refer to an archetype in the Unknown Armies roleplaying game.
Example:
Character 1: OMG! Did you see that chick on the bus? She's got everything I need in a woman.
Character 2: Yah, I've seen her around alot before. But seems like she's always in the company of some other guy. I pined after her awhile myself, but eventually just wrote her off as a total WECHBY.
Character 1: OMG! Did you see that chick on the bus? She's got everything I need in a woman.
Character 2: Yah, I've seen her around alot before. But seems like she's always in the company of some other guy. I pined after her awhile myself, but eventually just wrote her off as a total WECHBY.
by Peter K. June 17, 2006
Get the wechby mug.(adj.) having the appearance of newness, futuristic design, and/or technological sophistication, whether or not these qualities are actually present.
Julia's sunglasses struck most of her new friends as neo-techular in design due to their sleek shape and mirrored finish. Little did they know she'd owned this same set of eyewear for five years now and originally bought them from a street vendor for $5.99.
by Peter K. September 14, 2007
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