SalvyZ's definitions

artifishal

Fish raised or produced by human methods rather than occurring naturally

“You’ll never catch me eating farm raised tilapia. That shit is artifishal.”

by SalvyZ April 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

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

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

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

isolationship

The deep sense of connection to self and house mates developed after long periods of social distancing.

“Due to this pandemic, I’ve entered into an isolationship with my self and family over these many long days and nights.”

by SalvyZ March 21, 2020