Definitions by Ward Smith
seniorism
An action, usually negative (but sometimes funny) most often associated with people of a certain age.
One of Mom's many seniorisms is constantly losing her housekeys, which often turn up in some pocket or other. She's always stashing and forgetting.
seniorism by Ward Smith October 27, 2012
sundayed
'Gone south.' 'Lost it.' 'Non compos mentis.'
This term reflects the fact (for some) that
functioning (in whatever capacity) can be
severely limited on this day because of
its historic role as a down-easy day.
The term is not restricted to Sundays. It is
a cognate of the verb 'to sunday', meaning
'to underdo', 'to function at a low level'.
This term reflects the fact (for some) that
functioning (in whatever capacity) can be
severely limited on this day because of
its historic role as a down-easy day.
The term is not restricted to Sundays. It is
a cognate of the verb 'to sunday', meaning
'to underdo', 'to function at a low level'.
sundayed by Ward Smith March 1, 2009
bonafido
An expression that imparts a positive message:
'for sure' or 'that's good' or 'totally plus', etc.
Can be used as an adjective, as a noun or as
a verb to create an impression that is upbeat.
'for sure' or 'that's good' or 'totally plus', etc.
Can be used as an adjective, as a noun or as
a verb to create an impression that is upbeat.
Sweat it not, my friend. That guy is totally bonafido.
You'll get your money back. And with some extra coin.
You'll get your money back. And with some extra coin.
bonafido by Ward Smith February 25, 2009
bonafidic
'Totally plus.' 'Absolutely good.' 'Majorly extra.'
From the Latin 'good faith'. The user of this
expression will be one who experiences a
positive feeling about something witnessed.
From the Latin 'good faith'. The user of this
expression will be one who experiences a
positive feeling about something witnessed.
bonafidic by Ward Smith February 25, 2009
bonafides
'The goods.' 'The real deal.' No bullshit.'
This term is often used in, but is not restricted
to, legal endeavors. Because of its Latin origin,
the term's connotation is one of 'seriousness'.
The term mixes identity and credentials with
honesty and ability to get the job done to
create a highly favorable impression.
This term is often used in, but is not restricted
to, legal endeavors. Because of its Latin origin,
the term's connotation is one of 'seriousness'.
The term mixes identity and credentials with
honesty and ability to get the job done to
create a highly favorable impression.
She walked into the room, forthwith handed
the committee chair her bonafides, a resumé
she had worked on for hours in anticipation
of this moment of expression/impression.
the committee chair her bonafides, a resumé
she had worked on for hours in anticipation
of this moment of expression/impression.
bonafides by Ward Smith February 25, 2009
poeticate
Verb meaning 'to do poetry' in a nonreading manner.
It can range from pretending to be a Shakespearean
actor in one's own residence, to practicing lines in
public in order to memorize poems. The term can
also be an adjective with a different pronunciation.
The verb pronounces the last syllable as 'kate' and
the adjective pronounces the final syllable as 'kit'.
It can range from pretending to be a Shakespearean
actor in one's own residence, to practicing lines in
public in order to memorize poems. The term can
also be an adjective with a different pronunciation.
The verb pronounces the last syllable as 'kate' and
the adjective pronounces the final syllable as 'kit'.
poeticate by Ward Smith February 16, 2009
neologo
Hip way to describe a 'neologism'.
Can be a verb, noun or adjective.
Greek to English: 'new' 'word'.
Can be a verb, noun or adjective.
Greek to English: 'new' 'word'.
neologo by Ward Smith February 16, 2009