problematic

A failing or inoperative automatic transmission.

When asked by the service technician at the garage if his automobile transmission was a stick shift, Bubba, having just attained a GED, replied, "No, problematic."

problematic by harry flashman September 1, 2003

problematic

a word used by antis and gatekeepers in fandom to describe a fictional pairing (or even just a character) that they do not personally like. often used as an excuse to attack and gaslight shippers (people who do like the paring) and other fans.

some reasons for things being "problematic" are that they are considered abusive, the characters are/were enemies, one is a villain, there is a large age gap, there is a small age gap, the relationship is incestuous, the relationship *seems* incestuous, one character is a minor, both characters are minors, the anti does not like the ship personally, the relationship is gay and loved by women fans, the relationship is straight...the list goes on.

Anti: "you shouldn't ship reylo, it's very problematic."
Shipper: "i really shouldn't indulge you, but how?"
Anti: "it's abusive because they're enemies and kylo ren is a fascist. also rey is child-coded and they are cousins."
Shipper: "uh...what?"

problematic by Maven Morozova January 21, 2021

problematic

nikita dragun

you are so problematic like nikita dragun

problematic by anonymous January 20, 2022

problematic

Out of control. Made famous by Strong Bad's Everybody to the Limit.

"Problematic. Gettin' problematic." --Strong Bad

problematic by Dr. Sunglasses March 5, 2005

Problematic

The Jake Paul and Logan Paul fandom.

"Have you heard of the Jakepaulers and Logansters?"

"Yeah, they're a problematic fandom."

Problematic by Zyneith. May 13, 2018

problematic

the dolan twin fandom.

woah... shes like the dolan twin fandom, problematic.

problematic by deepthroat14 July 20, 2017

Problematic

A blanket term that describes any action that upholds a system of oppression for any oppressed groups. Most commonly used in social justice communities.

"I saw so many racist and problematic costumes during Halloween last year."

Problematic by obsessedsim September 30, 2013