Nerd trap

Making a reference to sci-fi/fantasy or comic books in which you purposely mix up the wrong character or facts to get a nerd to correct you.

Bill: "Hey Larry, did you know Boba Fett's first appearance was in an episode of Mork and Mindy?"

Nerd; "No it wasn't!" "It was on the Star Wars Holiday Special."

Bill: "Nerd trap!!!"

Nerd trap by Daygzzz October 23, 2012

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nerd trap

Wikipedia, or any other very inter-connected site with very high information density.

Dude I googled "Tesla" last night at 2pm and I was like trapped on wikipedia 'til the sun rose this morning. Insta nerd trap -- I must know everything!

nerd trap by devnevyn February 29, 2008

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nerdtrap

Using nerdy techniques to bring someone down.

For example, a girl named J is a mega nerd and she starts pulling out nerdy words to make a boy named A feel not so good. That is a fine of nerdtrap.

nerdtrap by Coolman67919 October 7, 2022

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bullshot

n. A screenshot fabricated by a company to misrepresent the graphics of a game; a combination of the words bullshit and screenshot.

Originated from Penny Arcade, a popular gaming webcomic.

-Have you seen Madden 2006 for the Xbox 360? The graphics are gonna be awesome!
-Dude, the Madden 2006 images they showed at E3 were bullshots. It doesn't look nearly as good as they said.

bullshot by Worker Unit #503,298,545 September 26, 2005

Word of the Day on July 15, 2026

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Gayborhood

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.

"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."

Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006

Word of the Day on July 14, 2026

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kenlet

A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.

Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."

kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005

Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

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I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.

"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"

I mean I guess bro by clydedrewblood June 24, 2026

Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

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