Una Malachica's definitions

Gaffe-termath

The attempt to overcome the negative effects of one's gaffe

After the candidate made an awkward reference on camera, her supporters went on TV immediately in a gaffe-termath

by Una Malachica May 27, 2008

mimosa tree friendship

a relationship though initially close soon dissolves

We must have had a mimosa tree friendship. At first we did things together, talked a lot, but when I changed jobs, we lost touch.

by Una Malachica April 10, 2008

obamazan

A passionate female Obama supporter (Souce: Slate)

some women are going for Clinton, but I'm an Obamazan.

by Una Malachica February 15, 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

slabbed

what's happened to a house that was knocked off its foundation by a hurricane.

Our house was slabbed by Katrina.

by Una Malachica January 11, 2009

slinter

a trick, an easy way out

I use the Daily Show as a slinter so I don't have to actually read the newspaper

by Una Malachica March 30, 2008

turfy

being protective of one's turf

I'll be glad to hear your opinion--I'm not turfy.

by Una Malachica January 18, 2008