Covid-Formal

The newest addition to the list of dress codes for men and women during the time of Covid-19, where most people are working from home and conducting business on Zoom calls. Covid-Formal joins casual, semi-casual, business-casual, semi-formal, and formal in the dress code lexicon.

Covid-Formal consists of business-attire (button-down shirt/tie/jacket for men and button-down shirt or blouse for women) on the torso, and lounge-wear (pajama pants, gym shorts, etc.) on the bottom.

Drew joined in on his daily work Zoom call from home, but didn't have the webcam angled just right, revealing his Covid-Formal dress code of suit and tie with gym shorts, to all of his co-workers.

by JB9903 February 13, 2021

cocktease formal

formalwear and/or cosplay attire primarily intended to be seductive.

"Yes I bought a waistcoat, it's called cocktease formal, look it up." -Niece Waidhofer

by The Chained Lynx March 3, 2021

Darwin formal

Darwin Formal is a semi-formal dress code for evening events held in the Northern Territory, Australia, originating in Territorian conventions for attire in the 19th century. The dress code is by its principal element, which is no flip flops (or thongs, as they are referred to as in Australia).

Is Michael Caine wearing Darwin Formal? While he is wearing a polyester tie, his boat shoes mean he is indeed wearing Darwin Formal.

by Territorian May 4, 2021

Formal Declaration

An official way of asking someone to be your girlfriend, oftentimes seen as silly by parents. It can be an awkward conversation between a dude's girlfriend and his father when asking her about the "Formal Declaration"

"Back in my day, we didn’t need any of these formal declarations to ask someone out. Now they show up with a physical calendar, scheduling the date and pre-marking anniversaries like it’s a business contract!"

by mouseman956 January 4, 2025

Formals

an evening gown.

"cocktail parties every night so the ladies can show off their formals"

by Arminkshipper June 30, 2025

Formal

an occasion on which evening dress is worn.

"the college will be hosting their annual formal on February 6"

by Arminkshipper June 30, 2025

Formal goonology

Formal Goonology is not just about “gooning”, Formal Goonology is the evolved, intellectual form of it. It turns focus and obsession into a disciplined science. It studies how the human mind reacts to intensity, fixation, and altered states of concentration, blending psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience. Unlike casual gooning, it’s not about indulgence, it’s about analyzing and mastering the mechanisms behind it. In short, Formal Goonology is where instinct meets intellect, turning raw human fixation into structured understanding.

Formal goonology is the is the best study course to take in college

by Goonologist October 24, 2025