Mik noun /mɪk/
Any creamy yellow mush. The centre of a deviled egg is mik. So is the
inside of a lemon bar, the middle of a custard, and whatever collects
at the bottom of a potato salad. Consistency matters more than
ingredient — if it is yellow and it yields, it is mik.
“Don’t stir it, you’ll ruin the mik.”
Thin Milk noun /θɪn mɪlk/
Tequila and whole milk, often garnished with a slice of American
cheese. Served in whatever glass is nearest. Named for what it looks
like rather than what it is, which is the only honest way to name it.
“He’s two Thin Milks in and he’s still explaining the garnish.”
Grant, mid-Thin Milk.
Gusto of Life noun phrase /ˈɡʌstəʊ əv laɪf/
Being genuinely excited to be alive. The state of wanting to know how
things work, of finding a new thing worth learning most weeks, and of
being glad about it rather than daunted. Not the same as optimism,
which is a belief about how things will turn out; the gusto of life
is about how good it is to be here while they do.
“She’s got the gusto of life — ask her about anything and she’ll want to know more than you do by Friday.”
Balcovility noun /ˌbælkəˈvɪlɪti/
The condition of a balcony being available for use, and the
collective good fortune this represents. Not the balcony itself —
the availability of it. A group that has secured balcovility
has done well, and knows it.
“Third floor, and the door was unlocked. Sudden balcovility. Everyone went quiet for a second and then went out.”