Una Malachica's definitions

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

roomcest

Arrangement in which a couple shares a dorm room.

Although the university permits male and female students to share dorm rooms, they frown on roomcest.

by Una Malachica May 2, 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

purple-ization

increasing the Democratic vote in Republican strongholds

Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, said that black turnout in the fall election will encourage the purple-ization of red states.

by Una Malachica May 16, 2008

quarter brother

my half-brother's half-brother

Jason and Lydia's son is Sam. Clai and Lydia's son is Will. Jason and Maureen's son is Davis. Will and Davis are quarter brothers.

by Una Malachica May 17, 2008

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

suburbocrat

someone who lives in the suburbs and votes Democratic

I finally realized that I could vote Democratic even though I live in the suburbs--I am now a suburbocrat.

by Una Malachica March 18, 2008