Definitions by Jack Word Smith

Trumph

A triumph proclaimed despite overwhelming evidence suggesting otherwise.

“The convention was a tremendous success. The ratings beat the NFL!”

NFL: 25.1 million viewers.
Convention: roughly 3 million.
Ken Paxton: “Everybody’s numbers dropped.”

That’s not a triumph. That’s a Trumph.

Trumph by Jack Word Smith October 1, 2026

Post-reality society

A society in which reality has lost its authority as the common standard for determining what is true. Facts may still exist, but conformity with them is no longer considered necessary to justify a belief, argument, or claim.

“When evidence stopped settling arguments and people simply chose whichever version of events suited them, we knew we were living in a post-reality society.”

Post-reality society by Jack Word Smith September 30, 2026

Ideist

A person who has a talent for generating original, useful ideas—especially ideas that solve problems, create opportunities, or offer new ways of looking at things.

“We needed a completely different approach to the problem, so we brought in an ideist to help us rethink it.”

Ideist by Jack Word Smith September 30, 2026

Snap

A one- or two-minute micro-nap—just long enough to fall asleep, catch a quick dream, and wake up surprisingly refreshed and recharged.

“I was exhausted, so I took a two-minute snap. I even caught a quick dream, and woke up completely refreshed.””

Snap by Jack Word Smith September 30, 2026

Schmit for brains

A condition in which overwhelming evidence only strengthens one’s determination to be wrong.

“He’s been shown the evidence six times and somehow he’s even more certain now. Classic Schmit for brains.”

Schmit for brains by Jack Word Smith September 30, 2026

Schmit

To double down on one’s own opinion despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary—and STILL stand by your word.

“Everyone showed him the facts, the data, and the receipts, but he just Schmitted down and refused to budge.”

Schmit by Jack Word Smith September 30, 2026