SalvyZ's definitions

somorrow

a feeling of deep distress caused by the anticipation of a disappointing or unfortunate tomorrow.

“Every Sunday night, when I think about going back to work Monday morning, I experience somorrow.”

by SalvyZ July 7, 2019

faux soul

The illusion of spiritual depth and existential meaning engineered by capitalist minions in order to more effectively sell products.

“The Apple Store’s atmosphere is pure faux soul.”

by SalvyZ July 12, 2019

shamesmanship

the art of engaging in arguments on social media via various ploys and tactics intended to shame and humiliate opponents

“His shamesmanship on Facebook aimed to discredit others by implying they were stupid for holding their political beliefs.”

by SalvyZ January 15, 2020

The Portuguese Goodbye

The Portuguese Goodbye refers to a parting of ways that unfolds in stages over tens of minutes, typically involving different people taking turns reviving and extending a conversation that only appears to all non-Portuguese participants as having already reached its natural conclusion.

The way my Portuguese in-laws say goodbye after Sunday dinner typically takes 30 minutes from the first 'we need to go' to the rest of the family encircling their car in the driveway to wave at them while they disappear over the horizon - "the portuguese goodbye" par excellence.

by SalvyZ August 10, 2022

grammar commie

A term used to describe a person who believes in and advocates for an egalitarian approach to language use. They view language primarily as a means of expressing meaning and facilitating communication, rather than as a status symbol or a tool for exclusion. A Grammar Commie stresses the importance of comprehensibility over stringent adherence to traditional grammar rules, and supports the validity of diverse linguistic styles and dialects, thus breaking the barriers of linguistic elitism and fostering inclusivity.

"Even though Jenny could correct every misplaced comma or misspelled word, as a Grammar Commie, she chose instead to focus on understanding the message the writer intended to convey, promoting a more inclusive and egalitarian approach to communication."

by SalvyZ July 24, 2023

agreedy

having or showing an intense and selfish desire for agreement

"Jon just can't relax till we all agree. That dude is an agreedy mo-fo."

by SalvyZ October 16, 2018

Outragious

The contagious nature of anger in outrage culture.

“The way people attacked her for her Trump Meme is outragiousness in action.”

by SalvyZ January 15, 2020