Have you been predatoring?

Valentine's Day may be over, but you were startled to hear a set of new words in the English Department. Your coursemates were in a good mood, and they wanted to prove that they could be creative as the Bard. Writers like Mary Shelley would approve these set of new words, which originated from your favorite monsters, but expect some critics. Try to understand where they come from. (They might not have finished watching "Fright Night".) Your curiosity was piqued, and you didn't want to be the last student to know.

Reserve your judgment for later. Try to have some fun, while you take a break from your assignments and examinations. Here are some new words for you:

Aliening. You're dating someone whose first language isn't English, and you can't make sense of what she (or he) is saying. But you don't mind. You're in love, and this is what matters the most.

Anaconda-ing. You like her (or him), but quiet moments won't be good enough. It didn't take long for you to feel suffocated in a relationship, and there's no way out.

Frankensteining. It made you recall unpleasant memories of your girlfriend (or boyfriend) who tried to turn you into something you weren't. Better look for liquor.

Gremlining. You first heard it before you passed out, when you had too much beer. You were struggling to get over a break up, and you weren't succeeding at all. You saw a "Gremlin", and you didn't fancy it.

Hanniballing. You knew the feeling too well, about an all-consuming affair. Was it a housemate who tried to hit on you? Could it be that coursemate whom you didn't pay attention during a boring lecture? You should've dealt with it sooner, as something would catch you by surprise. And you struggled to finish your paper.

Jawsing. You swore off Facebook, where your mates witnessed your nasty break up with your ex. And you thought it would be safe to look at your profile after several months. Alas, your ex didn't want to be ignored.

King Konging. You were flattered about your beloved putting you on a pedestal until you found out that she was a huge fan of "An Affair to Remember". You didn't like being compared to Cary Grant.

Loch Ness Monstering. You were longing for someone who don't belong to the department. It might be your crush, whom you see on the big screen. You may be fantasizing too much.

Mummifying. You don't understand why your girlfriend (or boyfriend) was bringing up Oedipal issues. You saw clear sky and bright sun. And green surrounding. You couldn't ask for a better place. And then the (Oedipal) issues would ruin everything.

Paranormal Activitying. You'd rather not want to spend time with someone who likes a camera. You value privacy, and the last thing you want to see on social media is your image in a compromised position. You don't want to be the butt of jokes in the department.

Shining-ing. You and your girlfriend (or boyfriend) went to a skiing holiday in the Alps. Things weren't the same afterwards. You swore there was nothing unusual, as you only saw a milky white landscape. But the cold put you in deep sleep. You had no idea what happened during those hours.

You were amused, even wanting to know more. But you have a deadline to beat tomorrow.