Riichiulous

adjective 

[rē-chē-ˈlü-ləs] 

Definition

1. Absurdly bold, chaotic, or overconfident behavior in riichi mahjong.

2. A state in which logic, probability, and self-preservation have all quietly left the table.

3. Declaring riichi when you absolutely, definitely should not have.

4. Whenever you want to use.

Illustrative Examples

• "You chased that open hand into double riichi? That’s riichiulous."

• "He won on a closed wait after discarding the winning tile twice earlier - riichiulous."

• "This entire table has become riichiulous and I want out."

Usage Notes

• Often used in moments of disbelief, despair, or admiration.

• May be shouted across the table immediately after dealing into a massive hand.

• Can apply equally to genius plays and catastrophic mistakes (distinction unclear).