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(in psychology/neuropsychology)

the opposition of an unknown state of being to a known standard that equalizes the relation between two individuals and neutralizes the potential of imminent dominance or violence.

(debt to 'the oxford companion to the mind' -- but original interp/application)
when a chemical reaction causes the body to go entirely numb --without stimulation or sensation. while temporarily numb, the individual remains proprioceptively acute (finely measured balance, spatial orientation, precise movement etc.). in this state of physical "nullification" --or "nulling"-- the subject's reflexes, instincts, and cognizance are enhanced, so that she can perform quick analyses and respond fluidly.

in this case, the subject, sensing danger --subconsciously-- enacts the "unknown state" and looks for the "known standard" in order to neutralize the power relation and stabilize a threatening or dangerous individual long enough to ensure safety.

i only know --experientially-- of an involuntary chemical reaction that numbs the body and sets the "unknown state" in motion. i am not aware that it is evoked as a praxis in self defense or criminal psychology.
nulling by siras March 27, 2011
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when one (usually involving 2 men) poops on another mans chest and then cleans it up using their tongue. (usually consists of making out after)
"You shouldn't be nulling in school! You might get caught!"
nulling by bootyfidler March 17, 2024

nulligate 

A mix between nullify and negate that bobby made up when he was angry and shouting about his team that lost.
the holding penalty totally nulligated the long run from scrimmage.
nulligate by j-rock March 14, 2005
The grandson of a n00b, and further the son of a nublet. One who is a nubling ranks very low in life itself. nublet
Boy, that guy who tried to beat me is quite a nubling. I feel sorry for him.
nublet
nubling by john castrofie May 13, 2005

millard nullings

A character from Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. A very cute invisible boy, he's usually walking around naked to investigate the bunker he's stuck in.

The movie really skipped his character, and how important he is to the story.

He is 16-17 not 12-13
random ass people: he is literally invisible, how can you even love him??
me: ... leave my millard nullings alone
millard nullings by thegreasersgal September 7, 2021
When you buy hash and break it into small pieces.
homie 1: Hey bro, can you do the nolling?
homie 2: Nah its your turn, i’ve done the nolling the last two days.
Nolling by Lamar O’neal October 30, 2022