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."
by Gio Marron October 23, 2023
Get the Autocerebrolavatiomug. Pronunciation: /ˌɔ toʊˈʤɛnərˈɛrətəm/
Part of Speech: Noun
Etymology: Coined from the Greek "auto-" meaning 'self,' the Latin "gener-" meaning 'gender,' and the Latin "erratum" meaning 'error.'
Definition:
The act or instance of incorrectly identifying or referring to one's own gender.
A self-induced error in gender identification or pronoun usage.
Part of Speech: Noun
Etymology: Coined from the Greek "auto-" meaning 'self,' the Latin "gener-" meaning 'gender,' and the Latin "erratum" meaning 'error.'
Definition:
The act or instance of incorrectly identifying or referring to one's own gender.
A self-induced error in gender identification or pronoun usage.
"After adopting neo-pronouns, Jordan realized they were committing autogenererratum by using these new pronouns that didn't align with their actual gender."
"In the interview, Casey discusses how the adoption of neo-pronouns for themselves was an act of autogenererratum, as they later understood these pronouns didn't truly reflect their gender identity."
"In the interview, Casey discusses how the adoption of neo-pronouns for themselves was an act of autogenererratum, as they later understood these pronouns didn't truly reflect their gender identity."
by Gio Marron October 31, 2023
Get the Autogenererratummug. Euanxia (noun): A feeling of mild anxiety that is associated with positive emotions, such as excitement and anticipation.
Etymology
The word "euanxia" is also a neologism. It is a combination of the words "eu" and "anxia." The word "eu" comes from the Greek word "eu," which means "good." The word "anxia" comes from the Latin word "anxietas," which means "uneasiness, distress."
Etymology
The word "euanxia" is also a neologism. It is a combination of the words "eu" and "anxia." The word "eu" comes from the Greek word "eu," which means "good." The word "anxia" comes from the Latin word "anxietas," which means "uneasiness, distress."
The student felt a sense of euanxia before her presentation, which helped her to stay focused and deliver a great speech."
by Gio Marron May 30, 2023
Get the Euanxiamug.