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Noctalisk (noun) | Plural: Noctalisks
Definition:
A terrifying, nocturnal creature said to lurk under beds, preying on anyone brave (or foolish) enough to let their foot dangle over the side. Known for its sharp wit and even sharper claws, the noctalisk embodies childhood fears of the dark and the unknown. Often used humorously to describe irrational fears or the imagined consequences of reckless bedtime behavior.
Pronunciation:
/ˈnɒk-tə-lɪsk/
Origin:
From the Latin root “noct-” (night) and ”-lisk” (reminiscent of mythical creatures like the basilisk). Created as a modern neologism to describe the ultimate childhood nightmare, often referenced in humorous or exaggerated contexts.
How to Use:
Call something a noctalisk when it embodies lurking, unseen fears. Or use it as shorthand for the monster under the bed.
Definition:
A terrifying, nocturnal creature said to lurk under beds, preying on anyone brave (or foolish) enough to let their foot dangle over the side. Known for its sharp wit and even sharper claws, the noctalisk embodies childhood fears of the dark and the unknown. Often used humorously to describe irrational fears or the imagined consequences of reckless bedtime behavior.
Pronunciation:
/ˈnɒk-tə-lɪsk/
Origin:
From the Latin root “noct-” (night) and ”-lisk” (reminiscent of mythical creatures like the basilisk). Created as a modern neologism to describe the ultimate childhood nightmare, often referenced in humorous or exaggerated contexts.
How to Use:
Call something a noctalisk when it embodies lurking, unseen fears. Or use it as shorthand for the monster under the bed.
1. ”Don’t let your foot dangle off the bed—everyone knows that’s how you summon the noctalisk.”
2. “When I heard a creak under my bed, I immediately pulled my legs in. Noctalisk prevention 101.”
3. “Sleeping with one foot out of the covers? Bold move, practically inviting a noctalisk for a midnight snack.”
2. “When I heard a creak under my bed, I immediately pulled my legs in. Noctalisk prevention 101.”
3. “Sleeping with one foot out of the covers? Bold move, practically inviting a noctalisk for a midnight snack.”
by Gio Marron December 1, 2024
Get the Noctalisk mug.Extreme and lasting emotional shock and joy caused by an monumental accomplishment or experience, or a case of such shock happening. From Greek eu- and trōma meaning good-trauma.
Angie felt overwhelmed from eutroma following her achieving her dream of completing an Ironman triathlon.
Bob Beaman suffered from a cataplexy attack brought on by the eutroma of learning he broke the long jump world record by nearly two feet.
Bob Beaman suffered from a cataplexy attack brought on by the eutroma of learning he broke the long jump world record by nearly two feet.
by Gio Marron September 19, 2022
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A government-approved lie presented as an official fact.
A fak is an explanation the public is expected to accept, even though it deliberately hides the real cause of an event. It sits halfway between “fact” and “fake,” used especially when the truth is classified, inconvenient, or terrifying.
verb
to fak – to produce or spread an official cover story
adjective
fak – describing something that is part of the official-but-false narrative
Origin:
A blend of fact + fake, created to describe institutional cover stories (like disaster explanations, classified events, or government denials) that become the “official truth” even though everybody knows they aren’t real.
A government-approved lie presented as an official fact.
A fak is an explanation the public is expected to accept, even though it deliberately hides the real cause of an event. It sits halfway between “fact” and “fake,” used especially when the truth is classified, inconvenient, or terrifying.
verb
to fak – to produce or spread an official cover story
adjective
fak – describing something that is part of the official-but-false narrative
Origin:
A blend of fact + fake, created to describe institutional cover stories (like disaster explanations, classified events, or government denials) that become the “official truth” even though everybody knows they aren’t real.
“The Hawkins ‘earthquake’ was pure fak.”
“They didn’t explain the explosion — they just issued a fak and moved on.”
“Whenever a report says ‘there is no cause for concern,’ that’s how you know it’s a fak.”
“They fakked the incident within an hour of the press showing up.”
“The city kept trying to fak the contamination reports.”
“That’s the fak version. The real story is way worse.”
“They didn’t explain the explosion — they just issued a fak and moved on.”
“Whenever a report says ‘there is no cause for concern,’ that’s how you know it’s a fak.”
“They fakked the incident within an hour of the press showing up.”
“The city kept trying to fak the contamination reports.”
“That’s the fak version. The real story is way worse.”
by Gio Marron December 9, 2025
Get the Fak mug.Coined from the fusion of "auto-" (self), "cerebro-" (brain), and "lavatio" (Latin for washing or cleansing). The term refers to the act of self-indoctrination or willful narrowing of one's own perspectives, often to the point of ignoring or dismissing evidence that contradicts one's beliefs.
"His constant exposure to only one news source has led to a severe case of autocerebrolavatio."
"She's so convinced of her own theories that she's fallen into a loop of autocerebrolavatio."
"She's so convinced of her own theories that she's fallen into a loop of autocerebrolavatio."
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Pronunciation: /ˌθi.oʊˈdi .mə.nɪsts/
Individuals or groups who construct their entire belief system around the conviction that a specific person is the embodiment of evil, despite lacking objective evidence. Their worldview is centered on opposing this figure, often attributing to them exaggerated or unfounded malevolence.
Derived from the Greek words theos (god) and daimon (demon), combined with the suffix -ist, indicating a follower or believer. The term reflects the quasi-religious fervor with which such individuals demonize their chosen antagonist.
Pronunciation: /ˌθi.oʊˈdi .mə.nɪsts/
Individuals or groups who construct their entire belief system around the conviction that a specific person is the embodiment of evil, despite lacking objective evidence. Their worldview is centered on opposing this figure, often attributing to them exaggerated or unfounded malevolence.
Derived from the Greek words theos (god) and daimon (demon), combined with the suffix -ist, indicating a follower or believer. The term reflects the quasi-religious fervor with which such individuals demonize their chosen antagonist.
"The group's relentless focus on vilifying the politician, regardless of facts, marks them as true theodemonists."
"In their eyes, he could do no right; theodemonists often reject any information that contradicts their narrative."
"In their eyes, he could do no right; theodemonists often reject any information that contradicts their narrative."
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Get the lagergenic mug.A play on the the word aesthetician for use when describing a "groomer" of children. To be used in casual conversation when the word groomer might prove triggering to some.
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