Definition
(noun)
The haphazard passage
of minutes, leftover soup,
having the effect
of slow obsoletism.
Origin: Late-20c, from
Vulgar Latin
Said in response
to receiving unfortunate news.
Expression: "a new weight has
been added;" man of a certain
age: "Turning your page;"
Often conveying a slight air
of condescension: see, Parents
(mid 20c) Colloquial abbreviation
shortens to "bday"
Synonyms: outdated "Welcome,
boy;" The slow death "look at that
tummy;" a question "kids?"
Pronunciation:
…
(indistinguishable mutterings
of rage)
Max Kerwien is a disabled poet and comedian. In 2016, he won the Joan Grayston Poetry Prize. His work has been published in the decomp Journal, the DASH Literary Journal, and more.