Forward (adj., slang)
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔr.wɚd/
Definition: A term used to describe an idea, creation, or concept that is exceptionally novel and has the potential to change the landscape of its field. Implies progressiveness, ingenuity, and forward-thinking.
Origins: Coined by Ecco, an innovator and creative thinker, in 2025. The term plays on the existing word "forward," which connotes advancement and progress. Used informally to hype groundbreaking ideas, projects, or performances.
Related Terms: Progressive, visionary, cutting-edge, future, groundbreaking.
Use this term to recognize creativity and vision when something truly breaks the mold. Spread the word—because when something’s fresh, groundbreaking, and next-level… it’s **forward**.
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔr.wɚd/
Definition: A term used to describe an idea, creation, or concept that is exceptionally novel and has the potential to change the landscape of its field. Implies progressiveness, ingenuity, and forward-thinking.
Origins: Coined by Ecco, an innovator and creative thinker, in 2025. The term plays on the existing word "forward," which connotes advancement and progress. Used informally to hype groundbreaking ideas, projects, or performances.
Related Terms: Progressive, visionary, cutting-edge, future, groundbreaking.
Use this term to recognize creativity and vision when something truly breaks the mold. Spread the word—because when something’s fresh, groundbreaking, and next-level… it’s **forward**.
"Yo, that AI concept you just explained? That’s forward."
"Their new album is forward—totally redefining the genre."
"The way you blended dance and projection mapping? Forward, for real."
"Their new album is forward—totally redefining the genre."
"The way you blended dance and projection mapping? Forward, for real."
by Ecco of Ithaca February 18, 2025
noun
1. A memory that exists vividly in the mind but cannot be confidently traced to its source, often leaving the individual unsure whether the event was experienced directly, witnessed, dreamed, imagined, or absorbed from media or others.
2. A mental file stored in the wrong directory — mistakenly filed under personal experience instead of dreams, fiction, or observation.
Note:
Unlike “false memory,” a misplaced memory may not be inaccurate — only misfiled. The content can be real; it’s the origin that’s uncertain. Think of it like dragging a file into the wrong folder: the data’s intact, just somewhere it shouldn’t be.
1. A memory that exists vividly in the mind but cannot be confidently traced to its source, often leaving the individual unsure whether the event was experienced directly, witnessed, dreamed, imagined, or absorbed from media or others.
2. A mental file stored in the wrong directory — mistakenly filed under personal experience instead of dreams, fiction, or observation.
Note:
Unlike “false memory,” a misplaced memory may not be inaccurate — only misfiled. The content can be real; it’s the origin that’s uncertain. Think of it like dragging a file into the wrong folder: the data’s intact, just somewhere it shouldn’t be.
I have this misplaced memory of hiding in a church basement during a flood, but I think it might’ve been a dream… or maybe a scene from a movie?
by Ecco of Ithaca April 24, 2025