noun
A satisfied state arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
Normally, Sandeep liked to keep pretty busy. But it had been a long week, and he needed to let his brain recharge. Watching the TV sitcoms he normally found dull provided him with an faintly enjoyable sense of funnui.
interjection
An expression of support for a display of interest in a hobby.
As Channah crossed paths with a stranger on the sidewalk, she noticed his Firefly t-shirt. “Rapportico!” she said, pointing at it. The man smiled and nodded at her as they each went their ways. It was always nice to meet fellow Browncoats.
verb
To do things in an incorrect order.
As Brigid started chewing a fresh stick of gum, she reached for the coffeepot to pour herself a cup. She realized she had achronacted and the gum would now be wasted.
verb
To get ready to go out in public in a way that is less thorough than usual but also much faster.
Wait, we have to be there by when? Okay, jeez, I don’t have time to shower; I’ll have to dishoverate. I’ll just put on some fresh clothes and deodorant and wear a hat.
noun
The state of knowing intellectually that something must be true, but still not being comfortable without visual proof.
Kathleen knew for a fact that her roommate was out of town and she had the apartment to herself, but her skeptivision compelled her to check every room and make sure they were all empty before she allowed herself to blast the Rent soundtrack and sing along.
verb
Incorporating an external stimulus into a dream or dreamlike train of thought.
Waking from a dream about invading aliens, Peter groggily pushed himself out of bed. He was still half-asleep, and his brain oneirofit the light from behind his bedroom windowshade into searchlights from the UFOs.
noun
A set of tattoos that completely cover a leg.
Agnes scoffed at Nora’s tattoo sleeves. Sleeves were so 00’s. The new style was pantaloons.
verb
To indicate with extra emphasis by pointing with all fingers and sweeping the hand.
When asked what she planned to have for lunch, Amalia smiled and pointsweeped at the fully-stocked pizza buffet.
noun
A song or album that enters a personal music collection not because the collector particularly likes it, but because someone close to the collector does - especially if they later stop being close.
Ambram was scrolling through his mp3s, adding ratings to every song, when he came across several he didn’t remember purchasing. After a moment, he realized they were heirtunes - Zora had downloaded them, back in the day.
verb
To want to do something when viewed from a long-term perspective rather than a short-term one.
Man, I don’t want to go to work today. But I do farwant to, so I guess I’ll do it.
noun
An invented term, word, or phrase that does not catch on but which the inventor tries to force to catch on through repeated use.
Dan! Stop saying ‘pushologism!’ No one else wants to say that - you’re just turning it into a pushologism! …dammit!
noun phrase
A state of wanting to experience something specific but being unwilling to admit it and therefore attempting to force a randomizing function to provide it.
Mhairi absently hit the next button on her mp3 player, over and over, randomly cycling through her songs. Her shuffle denial prevented her from simply selecting the Celine Dion album she actually wanted to listen to.
noun
A song that is heard poorly, resulting in the brain incorrectly filling in the gaps with different rhythm or instrumentation.
Chelsea could hear, somewhere in the office, someone playing a song that she recognized must be “Inside Out” by Eve 6. But it was so muted and distant that her mind turned it into a ska mondeblue.
noun
The accidental use of a word that, while incorrect, is more awesome than the intended word.
While describing the company’s network architecture, Coleman was startled by a sudden noise, leading to the bonapropism of claiming to connect through a Virtual Private Jesus.
verb phrase
Evading a question by simply drooling in response.
Man, I hate interviewing politicians from the Uncomfortable Silences Party. Ask them something they don’t like, and they’ll just talk drool. It’s gross.
interjection
An expression both of desire for the listener’s success and confidence in the listener’s ability to attain it.
Peio knew Klaudia had the skills to win the chess tournament, so rather than wish her good luck he cheered her on with a hearty “Conforna!”
noun phrase
The period of time during which one has eaten enough but still feels hungry.
Jagienka wanted to get a third plate from the buffet, but the heavy feeling in her belly told her that her hunger was simply stomach lag, so she stayed seated and waited it out.
verb
To suddenly become quiet or reserved in the presence of someone attractive.
If I hadn’t already known about Jacob’s crush, it would have been obvious by the way he shylized whenever Shanta walked in.
noun
An upcoming responsibility that cannot yet be attended to but must not be forgotten.
Even though he wouldn’t have to do anything about it until late in the afternoon, Bruno couldn’t quite let go and enjoy his Saturday knowing that he had to remember to drive to the airport and pick up his brother. He was never able to fully relax with a taskloomer.
noun
A personal ritual performed for comfort.
Every Sunday morning, Lilou had breakfast at the corner cafe. She didn’t need much repetition in her life, but getting her regular omelette was an abialste that anchored her weekends.