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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?
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
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
(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