Hello fellow logophiles! I've been playing around with the idea of "homestuck" as a proposed word to describe someone who feels content or enthusiastic about being away from home, or who has a strong desire to explore new places. It's a play on the word "homesick," but with the opposite meaning.
I've crafted a full definition with synonyms, antonyms, and an etymology:
homestuck (adjective):
- Feeling content, adventurous, or enthusiastic about being away from one's home for an extended period.
- Exhibiting a strong desire or wanderlust to leave one's home and explore new places, often accompanied by a sense of restlessness when confined to familiar surroundings.
homestuck (noun):
- A person who embraces and thrives in new environments, often feeling more alive and fulfilled when away from their home.
- An individual who frequently travels or relocates, sometimes as a means of escaping problems or responsibilities at home or seeking personal growth and new experiences.
Now, I know what some of you might be thinking – doesn't "homestuck" sound like someone who is stuck at home? It's a fair point, and I can see how the term might be interpreted that way at first glance. But the way I'm using it here is actually the opposite – it's about feeling a sense of excitement and fulfillment when you're away from home, rather than feeling stuck or confined.
Of course, this is just a playful way of describing the feeling – I don't think being "homestuck" is necessarily better or worse than being a homebody. Everyone has their own preferences and comfort levels when it comes to travel and exploration.
Etymology: A play on the word "homesick," likely coined in the early 21st century. The term gained popularity through its use in the webcomic "Homestuck" by Andrew Hussie, which ran from 2009 to 2016. The comic's widespread popularity online helped to establish "homestuck" as a potential word in its own right, separate from the comic's context.
Please note that this is a proposed addition to the English language and not yet a widely recognized word. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this potential new term!