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Romneyism 

A turn of phrase used by a 2012 Presidential Candidate that, despite being totally factual, offends the delicate sensibilities of left wingers who would rather shut their ears to the facts.
Mitt Romney said 47% of the country is on some kind of government assistance or entitlement. Can you believe the nerve of that guy?

Yeah, that's a Romneyism that will live on forever. The truth hurts.
Romneyism by McFoo100 November 28, 2012
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Romneyism 

A blurted deeply held politically-incorrect belief that one thinks will rally people to one's cause, or make people more sympathetic to you, that winds up having the directly opposite effect.
That "gifts" remark along with the "47%" remark must be tied in first place for the all-time greatest Romneyism ever uttered.

Romneyisms are the Democrats' secret weapon against Republican convert seekers.
Romneyism by the original serial poet November 21, 2012
Word of the Day on November 24, 2012
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The British hype-culture of British sportsmen and athletes, who are not world class in their game, but are hyped by the British media and people of the UK who make out they are Gods and unstoppable in their sports.
Joe says: "Andy Murray is so good, he's British number one and will definately win Wimbledon against Nadal and Federer this year."

Steve replies: "Stop with your Rooneyism, Murray isn't even that good!"
Rooneyism by kinggg July 7, 2009

romanoism 

A passive aggressive superiority complex that projects altruism on the exterior, while deep down inside is self serving and narcissistic. This type of person will always have a hidden motivation when they give a gift and likes to be the center of attention at events that feature other people, like birthday parties and wedding celebrations. This type of person also very often speaks for other people without their consent.
Joe's birthday is today and he decides to celebrate at his favorite steakhouse. Pat suffers from romanoism and tells Joe that he doesn't like that particular steakhouse and that they should go to the one he likes instead. When Joe disagrees, Pat goes off to eat on his own while everyone hangs out with Joe and celebrates his birthday.
romanoism by barcs2k February 21, 2021
1. Roman Catholicism

2. Expert knowledge of Roman history

3. Patrioticism for Rome

4. Nationalist or facist philosophy of Rome

(Similar to a romanphilia. Please see the definition of romanphilia for more information about its meaning).
'The extreme form of Romanism believes that the Romans are a rare sacred superior race-created by Mars whom should be worshipped by foreigners as demigods, the Roman emperors are ressurected immortal gods, everyone should be like a Roman, the world should be Rome, the descendants of the barbarians should be dead to avenge Rome's fall and that if anyone who harms anyone or anything Roman should be put to death.'
Ones romantic attraction. Usually the same as ones sexuality, however it can be different from it. Most of the time it is different because the individual is asexual or aromantic. Also known as romantic orientation.
Person: Yeah I thought I was just straight and not interested in all that stuff, but after looking into it for a while I think my romantism is just aromantic.
Romantism by AceDadFucker July 29, 2022
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
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