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homodeflectus 

A species of human that is resistant to new information and overwhelming evidence.

Source: Evey Winters, Advocate and Writer
I showed my boomer uncle a video of Ronald Grump insulting poor people, and in true homodeflectus fashion his only response was "fake news!"
homodeflectus by Nagatha__Christie September 19, 2025

Homodeflectus 

A species of humans that are resistant to new information and overwhelming evidence, as identified by Evey Williams during her research in 2025.

How to recognize homodeflectus behavior

Recognizing homodeflectus behavior involves identifying patterns of resistance to new information and overwhelming evidence. Here are some potential signs:

1. Dismissing credible sources and facts.
2. Embracing confirmation bias, selectively seeking information that supports preconceived notions.
3. Deflecting or rationalizing contradictory evidence.
4. Displaying close-mindedness and unwillingness to consider alternative perspectives.
5. Frequently citing misinformation or outdated information.
How can I engage with Fred on that topic? He's a real homodeflectus.
Homodeflectus by Rillaith September 19, 2025

Homodeflectus 

noun | /ˌhoʊmoʊdɪˈflɛktəs/

Definition:
A hypothetical new species of humans characterized by a strong resistance to accepting new information and overwhelming evidence.

Characteristics:

- Dismisses credible sources and facts.
- Exhibits confirmation bias by selectively seeking information that supports preconceived beliefs.
- Deflects or rationalizes contradictory evidence.
- Shows close-mindedness and unwillingness to consider alternative perspectives.
- Frequently cites misinformation or outdated information.

Term coined by: Evey Winters
“Despite the overwhelming scientific consensus, his refusal to acknowledge the evidence made him seem like a true Homodeflectus.”

“Debating with a Homodeflectus can be frustrating, as they rarely acknowledge facts that challenge their views.”
Homodeflectus by MrWidget September 19, 2025

Homodeflectus 

A person showing resistance to new information and overwhelming evidence. Deflecting or rationalizing contradictory evidence, dismissing credible evidence and facts, embracing confirmation bias selectively seeking information that supports preconceived notions. Displaying close mindedness and unwillingness to consider alternative perspectives and frequently citing misinformation or outdated information. As coined by Evey Winters Advocate and writer.
The progression to homodeflectus

was directly influenced by politics and media.
Homodeflectus by LeeBee3 September 19, 2025
It is said of the situation where a person has the bad luck to make contact with his testicles against an undefined surface or object, intentioned or not.
Given the nature of the word, it is more appropriate to design cases where the interaction is made with a moving object, for example, a ball.
Although it is extremely painful for the victim, it tends to be considerably funny to people who witness it.
Today in the baseball game the pitcher took a nutshot; the baseball hit him in the nuts.

Man, I just watched the funniest nutshot video ever.
Nutshot by Uberflaven March 1, 2009
Word of the Day on June 26, 2026

Nerd neck 

A "human" that spends so much time playing video games that their posture is level nerd neck. Everytime anyone goes tryhard they hunch down and their neck gets longer there fore a nerd neck is always hunched down cause they're always going try hard. In other words a nerd neck is a try hard, since their neck is 100% longer than the average human being due to playing too many video games and taking them serious, nerd necks are not even considered human anymore but something more sad. Nerd necks are often found on fortnite, their natural habitat usually being tilted towers.
What a fucking nerd neck!

He is building so fast, nerd neck!

Looser more like a nerd neck ha!
Nerd neck by D Sandwich Maker February 5, 2019
Word of the Day on June 25, 2026