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A group of people linked in a cosmically significant manner, even when superficial linkages are not evident. Created by Kurt Vonnegut.
When I met Thomas, I quickly got the feeling that he was part of my karass.
karass by zachwolff October 20, 2003
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Think of the small group of people you have ended up running into and spending time with over the course of your life. Some may be friends, others not. A big part of Vonnegut's Karass concept revolves around coincidence evolving beyond apophenia, into the realm of the mystical.

The author suggests a divine plan behind the interactions of those within a karass, but adds it is unlikely that it's purpose will ever be revealed. I suspect it is, like the universe itself, recursive in function.

In summary, to begin to understand one's karass and those who are entwined within it, simply look for a common denominator between all those you have spent substantial time with, by choice or otherwise. The collective experiences garnered through these contacts both become and determine one's karass.
I have a friend who I went through 6 years of elementary school with and then Jr. High. We were friends, but from different neighborhoods so not especially close. I quit high school, and after we only maintained sporadic contact. Several years later we both ended up as belated Freshman at the same university in Florida.

Through mutual friends we kept in touch for 5 or so years after college, then were disconnected again when I moved to California. A few months ago we found each other once again in the metaverse, and I just sent him an email today explaining karass, and how I always saw us as part of one. Disappointed after looking into what was available via Google, I ended up here posting this definition. Karass?
karass by Recursive Prophet October 30, 2007
Sound generated by smacking a female companions rear-quarters, whilst partaking in "doggy-style" relations . Before completion, the male swings his hand backwards with a finger-wiggling motion, ultimately ending with the "katass" smack.
The Milf-Hunter katass'ed that lady, proper-like.
katass by ikako May 30, 2007

kalassed 

the state of being frassed to an extreme length
g im not even frassed uno, I'm kalassed
kalassed by zmet August 19, 2019

Kaasstengel 

A person that is completely unskilled but still blames others people for his mistakes. Can be used as a synonym for 'Hurensohn'.
Bro why didn't you save that?
Shut the fuck up you shitty Kaasstengel!
Kaasstengel by JuanBernat99 November 21, 2021
kavasia gott a sexy facee & also a great fatt butt,
this is a unique name that you wont really hear as much as others , she is picture perfect with fantastic energy to know her is too love her in all different ways , she is a real thug nigga and will be there through hard times , she cares for her family and loves them the long way , she not really a people person and would rather do things alone , she is really a homebody but will go outside too get drunk till its time too go home or get food . she likes too go shopping and loves spending money on whatever she likes .
mutula loves kavasia
kavasia by jankee african baby August 17, 2023