storm in a teacup

An extremely localised and violent weather event caused by the sudden collision of tea vapours with cooler air above. While rare, such storms have been known to cause facial injuries and authorities urge caution when drinking tea in very cold conditions.

eeny meeny miny moe

The eminent immigrant was indolent despite his premonition predicated on intuition of the imminent emanation of one nation from another.

hiphoprisy

hip-hop-ris-y

noun

The practice amongst rappers, b-boys and graffiti artists of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform.

peak doil

The point at which global demand for doilies outstrips supply. Experts warn that peak doil may lead to violent clashes between habadashery enthusiasts.

trenzy

tren-zy

noun

A state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour about the latest trend. Especially prevalent amongst Apple devotees.

SEE ALSO: gadgitated

screlay

scre-lay

noun

The period of time between when a child injures themselves and they begin screaming. The larger the screlay, the more serious the injury.

horrorscope

horr-or-scope

noun

A forecast of all the horrible things that will happen in a person’s future based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person’s birth.