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Fisking
a point-by-point refutation of a blog entry or a news story.
Originally coined by extremist right-wing bloggers in reference to Robert Fisk, a journalist who is the subject of ad hominem attacks.
Originally coined by extremist right-wing bloggers in reference to Robert Fisk, a journalist who is the subject of ad hominem attacks.
Fisking by Nate Hatfield September 6, 2004
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Fisking
Fisking is a written argument where one person sequentially addresses each point of an of another person's argument.
This is done in a precise manner relying on semantics and ambiguities to infer a defect in the original point. This approach is tantamount to taking a sentence out of context in order to refute an entire argument.
Fisking does not pay heed to the opponent's thesis as a whole, and thus does not disprove the thesis as a whole.
This is done in a precise manner relying on semantics and ambiguities to infer a defect in the original point. This approach is tantamount to taking a sentence out of context in order to refute an entire argument.
Fisking does not pay heed to the opponent's thesis as a whole, and thus does not disprove the thesis as a whole.
That bastard was Fisking my posts. So I had to create a hydra to Fisk him. I really fisted that Fisking fucker.
Fisking by mattyqwerty February 12, 2009
Simp Fishing
The act of attracting a supply of male attentiion, such as uploading revealing photos, or writing "I need a bf, any volunteers?" as a status.
More extreme Simp Fishers will upload revealing, kissy face photos with a subliminal request for money, such as "need money for gas", assuming simps will all send her $$ in the hopes she will get with him.
More extreme Simp Fishers will upload revealing, kissy face photos with a subliminal request for money, such as "need money for gas", assuming simps will all send her $$ in the hopes she will get with him.
"dude check out this hot girl, she needs $. If I give it to her, she gonna get with me"
"Man don't fall for the simp fishing"
"Man don't fall for the simp fishing"
Simp Fishing by Based Fiend March 14, 2021
Fisting Station
A piece of furniture built for the sole purpose of manipulating the human body into an ergonomic position to receive a human fist into the bodily orifices
Fisting Station by FuriousFist April 4, 2017
Joke Fisting
In a group larger than two, when one party makes a comment, and the remaining parties reach the same punch line at the same time. Thus canceling out each others joke and leaving an awkward silence.
Guy 1: "Guy 3, what is the weirdest thing you have ever put your finger in?"
Guys 2 & 3, Simultaneously: "What was her name?"
"I've dated too many women to remember."
Guy 1: "... Would you two stop joke fisting, its making me uncomfortable."
Guys 2 & 3, Simultaneously: "What was her name?"
"I've dated too many women to remember."
Guy 1: "... Would you two stop joke fisting, its making me uncomfortable."
Joke Fisting by Box Doctor January 10, 2015
stick fishing
stick fishing by kaynouse January 17, 2017
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
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Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.