Una Malachica's definitions

E-Coli conservatism

political belief in cutting government costs even if such cuts result in devastating harm.

We have E-Coli conservatism to thank for lead in children's toys, unsafe non-prescription drugs, and dangerous spinach.

by Una Malachica January 12, 2009

anybody's mama, everybody's mama

a reason that I'll tell you what you should be doing even if I have never seen you before

I mention to a stranger, "Your shirt's not buttoned right," or at a local restaurant, I'll suggest what he should order for lunch, and add, "anybody's mama, everybody's mama."

by Una Malachica February 29, 2008

chapbook

a small, often self-published, usually inexpensive, book; a collection of such items as poetry, family recipes, political thoughts.

The Poetry Society of America is offering two chapbook prizes.

by Una Malachica January 9, 2009

sunlight

to work at a job that pays so you can afford to moonlight at the job you like.

He plays guitar at night and sunlights as a lawyer.

by Una Malachica January 11, 2009

integrilicious

having integrity, being civil, particularly, on-line, not rude, not overly offensive

the Online Integrity Statement requires that we practice integrilicious blogging.

by Una Malachica January 9, 2008

linquish

to hand something over to somebody without giving up emotional attachment to the object

He turned over the chairmanship but continued to give counsel--unwanted counsel. He had relinquished the post then immediately linquished it right back.

by Una Malachica May 13, 2008

clickocracy

the enormous impact of the internet on political campaigns, in spreading news, in generating enthusiasm, and in gaining financial donations.

Like it or not, we now belong to a clickocracy -- one nation under Google, with video and e-mail for all. By Jose Antonio Vargas
Washington Post Staff Writer

by Una Malachica April 1, 2008