The Gabbler’s house dictionary.
Friday, February 1st, 2013
P30RDD (pi ɵɜr ti ɑr di di): Stands for Post 30 Rock Depression Disorder, a disorder characterized by depression following this week’s series finale of 30 Rock. “I just don’t even see the point of getting out of bed on Thursday mornings if I’m not going to be able to decompress with Liz Lemon’s shenanigans
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Do-it Date (dʊ ɪt deɪt): The date upon which a baby is conceived through a specific, serendipitous act of sexual intercourse that results in the fertilization of an egg. Origin: Creepy paparazzi like TMZ who publically tried to...
Friday, December 28th, 2012
Cliff diving enthusiast: (klɪf daɪvɪŋ ɛnˈθu zi æst) A politician who believes that ultimatums are preferable to bipartisan compromise. He’d rather be impeached than even appear at a press conference with a Democrat, he’s that much of a cliff...
Friday, December 14th, 2012
Grinchmas (grɪntmæs): A party, normally held on the Friday before Christmas, celebrating the party thrower’s intense hatred of the Christmas holidays. “What are you wearing to her Grinchmas party this year?” “Oh, it’s great. I got the cutest red, sparkly...
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
Fattorney (fəˈtɜr ni): a fake attorney, specifically a Facebook user who attempts to renegotiate the terms of their user contract by pasting legal jargon about copyrights in their status updates. These updates have no legal basis, but...
Monday, November 26th, 2012
Red Saturday (rɛd sætər-deɪ): The Saturday after Black Friday, usually spent nursing shopping injuries. Judy spent Red Saturday soaking the sprained ankle she got at Target, from tripping over a three year old while racing for some $19.99...
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Facebook Us (ˈfeɪsˌbʊk ʌs): A term that creepy couples who no longer have individual personalities use to direct new acquaintances to their newly-erected shared Facebook page. Note: This phrase is typically spoken in unison by said couple. It...
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
Rove Rage (roʊv reɪdʒ): anger over statistical analysis that predicts a future other than the one preferred. Only known cure is proclaiming that the situation is “awkward.” When I told my niece that her chances of marrying...
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
Forty-seven (fɔrti’sɛvən pərˈsɛnt): An extremely lazy person; specifically one who buys potato chips and cigarettes with welfare checks. “But I don’t feel like doing the dishes, Mom.” “Don’t be such a forty-seven. I made dinner, you do...