Una Malachica's definitions

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

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

diabulimia

the practice of diabetics who avoid taking insulin, which can cause weight gain, in order to control their weight. Despite its name, the disorder does not involve purging (Source: New York Times).

She turned to diabulimia because she was more afraid of being fat than being dead.

by Una Malachica March 2, 2008

splittist

separatist, schismatic, secessionist

According to the Washington Post editorial page, the Chinese government belittles the anti-Olympics protests as "the work of Western extremists or splittists such as the Dali Lama." Source: William Safire, New York Times

by Una Malachica April 27, 2008

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