squid pro quo

squid pro quo

noun

A favour or advantage that is given in exchange for squid

SEE ALSO: carpe diem, cogito ergo sum, raisin d’etre

morphytalk

morph-y-talk

noun

A manner of communicating whereby a person continually changes their message in order to please their audience, even if this means saying things that are erroneous, contradictory or counter to their personal convictions. Continual morphytalk is thought to have negative effects on the structural integrity of the spine.

pressdestrian

press-des-tri-an

noun

A person who believes that each press of the pedestrian button at a set of traffic lights signals an additional individual waiting to cross the road. Thus, the button is pressed continually in order to deceive the traffic management system and cause a premature green signal.

SEE ALSO: petextrian, pogospotting

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mixomatosis

mix-o-ma-tos-is

noun

A highly contagious hypnotic state caused by the rotation of Thermomix blades which create an unnatural and unwarranted desire for expensive blenders. Initial exposure to the blades typically follows contact with an enthusiastic member of the Church of Thermomix who issues an invitation to a small gathering where the unit is demonstrated.

SEE ALSO: inducktrination, tent rage

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kidstalgia

kid-stal-gia

noun

Sentimental feelings and idealised thoughts towards one’s children that occur within moments of their leaving for a holiday with relatives and last until several minutes after their return

SEE ALSO: screlay