Una Malachica's definitions

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

commove

to rouse strong feelings, to disturb

With his oratory, he could easily commove the crowd. They wanted to follow him anywhere.

by Una Malachica March 16, 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

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

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

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

hyperchondriac

someone who has insufficient interest in his health; opposite of hypochondriac

Jim is such a hyperchondriac that he ignore all warning signs until he was really, really sick

by Una Malachica August 8, 2009