PHYSLET
a java applet written for physics pedagogy that can be embedded directly into HTML documents and that can interact with the user Apparent meaning: a java applet for physics Reason used: they More…
Physucks
The title of a Facebook group that exists to lament about the difficulty of Rice’s Physics courses. My friend created this word to give his new Facebook group a clever, catchy title. More…
Pic
A photograph, usually digital. The neologism ‘pic’ is normally heard as the plural form ‘pics’ and most often pertains to digital photographs. These aspects are More…
PIC
(Plan Inclusive Counterplan) A term used in policy debate to describe a plan presented by the negative team that includes aspects of the affirmative team's plan with a few exceptions. More…
pic (2)
A photograph =Used most often by internet and social network users to refer to digital photographs. Often meant to specifically mean photos on some cyber space such as Facebook, Myspace, More…
pickily
in a discriminating or choosy manner Interpretation of intended meaning in a discriminating or choosy manner. Somewhat negative connotation, implies undue scrutiny and possible rejection of More…
Pics
Pictures taken with a camera Apparent meaning, etymology, and type of word formation: “Pics” refers to pictures taken with a camera, formed by clipping the word More…
Pie
(Metonymy) A term for a pizza pie used in New York =Can I get a cheese pie please? Etymology : An abbreviation of a pizza pie =2001. Ordering a pizza in the NYC.
pie hole
It’s a noun that is sometimes used to in order to refer to one’s mouth. The phrase pie hole and the way that it is often said gives the impression that it isn’t said to be More…
piece
(metonomy) a gun being carried by someone, usually illegally. The gun is usually hidden so people cannot see it at any time. =Used is a lot of music. Used to let people know that they have More…
piece (1)
(metonymy) A gun, knife, or any other type of weapon. Slang word used in Ebonics to express having a weapon, usually referencing a gun. =“I’m not packing a piece on me, officer.” More…
Piffery
(slang) anything that is good =used to refer to anything that is good or of good quality. Etymology : this word is completely fabircated, but originated in the new england area =from a More…
pig
a police man. A derogatory term used to describe a police man. =Keep on the look out for pigs. Etymology : Zero derivation =Conversation with friend
piggin
intentionally flirting with overweight individuals without intent to follow through =verb Etymology : Houston, TX nightlife =overheard at a bar in Houston, TX
Pigmentocratic
(Affixation) To describe the usage of colour of skin tone in applying them to things like regimes or policies. =“Rooting our racial theory on the historical experiences of the oldest racial More…
pillock
ass, idiot reason used: need for more pejorative terms; derogatory term similar to saying ‘you ass’ =That pillock bothers me. Etymology : variant of pillicock (a fool, stupid More…
pillowtosser
A homosexual. Originally coined as a derogatory term, but often used as an affectionate title. This is a combination of the term “pillow biter” and “tosser.” A More…
PILTROL
A fabric/material which is resistant to pilling. =These coats are made with PiltrolR which resists pilling on cuffs and waistband. Etymology : clipped compound of "pilling" and More…