Nathan 's definitions

vicissitude

Quite literally change, or chaotic nature. Vicissitude would be used to describe the emotional state of mental patients or the chemical properties of nitro and glycerin.

Vicissitude is a word that is used mainly to belittle others in that very few people know it's meaning.

by Nathan July 17, 2004

celerity

Speed, haste, rapidity or quickness. Gamers often have celeritous reflexes and athletes run celeritously.

Celerity is the defining trait of reflex oriented activities like tennis or halo.

by Nathan July 17, 2004

potence

Great skill, strength or efficacy. A master is said to be endowed with great potence.

(in reference to previous post) I'm going to use MY potence to throw it right back, you prissy Toreador.

by Nathan July 17, 2004

obtenebration

Shadowing/darkening or being shadowed/darkened. Obtenebrate means simply shadowy.

Obtenebration can add a grungy feel to any painting.

by Nathan July 17, 2004

purgatory

A celestial waiting room where christians are punished so that they may atone for their sins before passing into heaven, as written in the Divine Comedy by Dante Algheri. Purgatory is very unlike hell in that it is simply temporary.

If you follow dante's reasoning, most people will spend at least some time in purgatory before they are allowed through the gates of heaven.

by Nathan July 17, 2004

knobgobbler

Someone who performs the act of fellatio (oral sex on a man). A penis can be referred to as a 'knob'

That fuckin' knobgobbler wanted to go down on me!

by Nathan July 20, 2004

bizzy

(Noun) Slang for Bong, like hizzy is slang for house.

I was takin fat rips off my dj's bizzy.

by Nathan July 20, 2004