Definitions by ElliotMcvey

Akrasiapoiesis

the creation of a culture or people who lack self control

The well-known thought-leader; Mèng jiā, posited that akrasiapoiesis began with the founding of the Canadian fast-food chain "Harveys".

Akrasiapoiesis by ElliotMcvey January 21, 2022

Akrasiafacient 

that which brings about a lack of self-control; excess; intemperance

The philosopher; Shàoyǔwēi, theorized that the origin of what has been inbringing societies' embracement akrasiafacient whatnot was societies' doing away with holding honor as its topmost virtue -- doing away with things an honor-centered society would value e.g. meritocracy.

Akrasiafacient by ElliotMcvey January 21, 2022

Monumental Folly 

A thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence great in extent, or size.

Mao Zedong's "Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution" was a monumental folly .

Monumental Folly by ElliotMcvey November 15, 2020

The Degree of Reality 

the amount, level, or extent to which something is real

What's the degree of reality of that reflection bruh – how real is that reflection in comparison to which it's reflecting?

The Degree of Reality by ElliotMcvey November 15, 2020

Eros 

A passion for a union of forms; a passionate love for wisdom.

My 10 year old asked me what Eros meant I told her"a passion for a union of forms; a passionate love for wisdom" I hope this doesn't lead to something awkward for her in the future.

Eros by ElliotMcvey November 15, 2020

Bi-icon 

someone who is important as a symbol of bisexuality

Ines Bedlam: "Was Bowie a Bi-icon?"
Arroxa Frenchify: "Bowie shag all baby -- Bowie shag all!"

Bi-icon by ElliotMcvey November 13, 2020

Jojoify 

(transitive) To make (something) (more) Jojo-esque in appearance, form, character or manners See: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Did Taemin jojoify Kpop with his choreography in "MOVE"?

Jojoify by ElliotMcvey November 13, 2020