Parenting Jargon

noun the state or period of being an infant; very early stage of development

• During infancy, babies rely heavily on their caregivers for all their needs.
• I don't remember much from my infancy, but my parents tell me I was a very calm baby.
• Back in the infancy days of the internet, we had to use dial-up to connect to the web.
• The project is still in its infancy, so we need to give it more time to develop fully.

verb to become calm or composed after a period of excitement or activity

• After years of traveling, I am ready to settle down and start a family.
• Hey man, when are you going to settle down and get a real job?
• I think it's time for you to settle down and stop being so wild.
• The storm finally began to settle down, leaving behind a sense of calm.

noun a slang term combining 'breast' and 'gestapo', used to refer to a group or organization that aggressively enforces strict rules or standards related to breastfeeding

• The breastapo is a term used to describe individuals or groups who aggressively promote breastfeeding and criticize those who choose not to breastfeed.
• I heard the breastapo was out in full force at the mommy group meeting, shaming anyone who bottle-feeds.
• Don't listen to the breastapo, do what's best for you and your baby.
• The breastapo's strict beliefs on breastfeeding can be seen as a form of social control within certain communities.

noun A made-up word that does not have a specific definition in the English language.

• The company announced a paliday for all employees to celebrate their hard work.
• I can't wait for our paliday next week, it's going to be so much fun!
• Let's make the most of this paliday and go on a road trip!
• Taking a break from work felt like a paliday for my mind and soul.