pensieve
An imaginary sieve with the magical ability to store thoughts There is no real pensieve, so the author imagined a basin as a reservoir for storing thoughts, to be re-enacted and viewed More…
people
a person; one member of a particular subgroup of people =synecdoche uses the whole of "people" to describe a single person belonging to that subgroup of people defined by a More…
people-watch
to watch the behavior of the people and how they interact each other; to investigate how diversified the people in a given location are T. likes to ask questions which involve lots of More…
pepperoni
slang for an areola which is especially large and distinct A clear metaphor/analogy here: to describe something, the speaker makes reference to a commonly known object; in this case, a More…
Peppier
The employee at fine restaurants whose job description entail, in part or in full, the grating of fresh pepper over salads and entrees via an extra-long, restaurant-issued pepper mill More…
pepto-moment
an instance of gastrointestinal discomfort or pain during which the use of the medicine Pepto-Bismol may be of some relief =‘Pepto’ is a clipping of the proper name for the brand of More…
perch
An unspecific exclamation that denotes either a greeting, or an expression of surprise and/or excitement Origin & Source: During Lovett’s Pirate Booty party, a group of senior boys More…
Percussive maintenance
The fine art and technique of whacking an electronic device to make it work or keep it working Percussive maintenance is a fabulous euphemism for how many people try to fix their More…
perentherin
(nonce word) The strand of hair standing straight up, not in agreement with the rest of the hair style. Is normally present in males after waking up. =It has no obvious origin. Etymology More…
Perf
as good as possible. =This term is used when describing something that is amazing and could not be any better. It is most commonly used by females during conversation over text messaging. More…
perf
(clipping of the word "perfect" to "perf") flawless, complete; having no faults; as a human being, having the whole package--attractiveness, intelligence, popularity More…
Peri
(nonce) Someone who is peripatetic. ="It must be tough to keep friends when you're a peri like she is." Etymology : Clipping of the word peripatetic, meaning an itinerant More…
Permanipple
a condition where the nipple is always hard. Apparent Meaning: A disorder or oddity where a nipple is always hard. Reason Used: To accurately describe his unique condition in a comical way. More…
Permasub
A replacement for a regularly scheduled shift at work. =I need a permasub Tuesday 4-6. Etymology : A combination of blending and clipping of permanent and substitution. Permanent is More…
Perot-nista
Extremely enthusiastic follower of H. Ross Perot. [Blending and clipping of PEROT and PERONISTA. Also eponymy by H. Ross PEROT.] Presumed reason for coinage The most likely intention here More…
person
(narrowing) a best friend; someone who is significant or important =The word person to mean a sort of best friend comes from Grey's Anatomy, Season 2, Episode 1, in which Cristina More…
Perty
Pretty or attractive =There were some really perty broads at my old high school. Etymology : Folk Etymology =Suitemate Mark Mendenhall
PETIMONY
The crime of petting a forbidden pet. Interpretation of intended meaning The crime of petting a pet not one's own, especially the rival of one's own pet. Presumed reason for coinage There More…