SalvyZ's definitions

dance floor imperialism

"Dance floor imperialism" refers to the phenomenon observed at social gatherings where a designated space for dancing exists. In these settings, the individuals on the dance floor often develop a deep intolerance for those who choose not to partake in dancing. Fuelled by a kind of mania, these dancers become relentless in their efforts to pressure non-dancers to join them, creating an environment where the desire to conform to the dominant dancing culture becomes almost inevitable. Dance floor imperialism manifests as an explicit expectation for everyone to participate, and non-dancers often find themselves succumbing to the relentless persuasion, inadvertently surrendering their autonomy on the dance floor.

The atmosphere on the dance floor was charged with dance floor imperialism as enthusiastic dancers actively sought to recruit non-dancers into their rhythmic domain.

by SalvyZ June 24, 2023

rockporn

Social media posts that emphasize the physical beauty of New England coastal communities in order to stimulate a compulsive interest in their audience.

“All those beach, coastline, and sunset photos of Rockport, Massachusetts on Facebook are really just Rockporn.”

by SalvyZ July 4, 2019

hobosexual

A person who dates others only to have a place to live.

"John's only with Mary for a place to stay. He doesn't love her. He's hobosexual."

by SalvyZ October 16, 2020

smitation

When a police officer uses excessive force during the execution of a legal citation (smite + citation)

“The cop committed a smitation when he punched the jay walker while issuing him a ticket.”

by SalvyZ November 2, 2020

polkageist

A ghost that, when it appears, only ever does a lively dance of Bohemian origin in duple time.

"The ghost in our house is constantly doing the polka -- it's a polkageist."

by SalvyZ October 30, 2019

mope-a-dope

An argument strategy in which a contender lets an opponent fatigue themself by feigning sadness, guilt, and repentance, allowing the contender to later execute offensive maneuvers and win the fight.

“I thought I was winning the argument but it turns out Betsy pulled a mope-a-dope; she’s like the Muhammad Ali of marital tiffs.”

by SalvyZ June 16, 2019

messiahsis

a chronic mental health condition characterized by the belief that an individual is destined to become a group’s savior.

“Trump and his followers appear to suffer from a severe case of messiahsis.”

by SalvyZ June 6, 2019