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Desperation Debating

A move during an argument or discussion whereby a person (almost always a woman) has absolutely no comeback and knows in a fair fight they're beaten, forcing them into a totally nonsensical, unrelated Hail Mary response. This strategy occurs when the person (almost always a woman) either realizes the other person is right and it's best to try to throw them off or when they're simply an idiot.
Fred calmly explained to his wife Mandy that her continued credit card expenditures at high end department stores would likely threaten the family's ability to pay their bills, and definitely end any chance of sending their children to college. Mandy, calling on the crown jewel of Desperation Debating replied, "Yeah? Well you have a small dick!

mass debating 

indulging in a mass debate
One of the basic requirements of a politician is to enjoy mass debating.
mass debating by paul February 8, 2005

defooing 

Cutting ties with your family of origin--the family with whom you grew up without having much of a choice. Often involves moving out without telling them (the family).

FOO = family of origin
My parents are abusive and my family sucks, so I'm defooing them.
defooing by darklighteyes September 6, 2011

Mass Debating 

It means that you are a massive debater
Mom: what is jimmy doing upstairs?
Dad: he is mass debating to his sister.
Mass Debating by BreadTaken October 9, 2020

delofting 

Having sex on a college campus, especially in a dorm room. Derived from the practice of lofting, or elevating, a bed in a dorm.
"I'll be delofting her bed tonight."
"Don't forget to wear a condom."
delofting by Hoyme December 6, 2010

mass debating chamber 

a place in which mass debating takes place
mass debating chamber by paul February 8, 2005