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 diving enthusiast. Origin: Politicians who want to go over the fiscal cliff, rather than compromise on spending cuts and tax increases.
Lame-Name: (leɪm neɪm) A last name of a husband-to-be that is less than desirable.“So, are you taking his name when you guys tie the knot, or is that whole ownership thing a little archaic for you?” “Honestly? I don’t care so much about the patriarchy thing. I just don’t want to have a gross lame-name: Rebecca Kuntz?” Origin: Kate Winslet’s recent decision to marry a man whose last name is Rocknroll. (Seriously, Kate? You’re better than that.)
Sparbuck: (spɑr bʌk) A coffee barista who pushes his or her sociopolitical beliefs on you before you’ve even drank your morning coffee. “Why do you have foam all over your tie?” “The fucking Sparbuck got pissed at me when I told her I forgot my reusable travel mug.” Origin: The failed grassroots Starbucks campaign to get Congress to come to a deal on the fiscal cliff. Also, annoying coffee baristas.
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