Definitions by JimmyJohn2
ross
verb \ rȯs \
rossed; rossing
Definition
transitive + intransitive verb
1 : To accept, embrace, or believe in a concept, doctrine, or ideology completely and without question; to exhibit blind faith or absolute compliance.
Etymology
Fictionalized from the name of Dr. Arthur Ross (1842–1911), an eccentric Scottish-American sociologist who published the 1889 treatise The Mechanics of Uncritical Herd Consensus. In his field studies, Ross documented small, isolated communities that adopted absurd communal beliefs purely through social pressure. By the early 20th century, the surname was colloquialized into a verb meaning to succumb to absolute, uncritical groupthink.
rossed; rossing
Definition
transitive + intransitive verb
1 : To accept, embrace, or believe in a concept, doctrine, or ideology completely and without question; to exhibit blind faith or absolute compliance.
Etymology
Fictionalized from the name of Dr. Arthur Ross (1842–1911), an eccentric Scottish-American sociologist who published the 1889 treatise The Mechanics of Uncritical Herd Consensus. In his field studies, Ross documented small, isolated communities that adopted absurd communal beliefs purely through social pressure. By the early 20th century, the surname was colloquialized into a verb meaning to succumb to absolute, uncritical groupthink.
"Despite having no data to support the new corporate strategy, the management team completely rossed the CEO's vision, effectively drinking the Kool-Aid before the product was even built."
ross by JimmyJohn2 June 30, 2026
Rutten
I was in the middle of answering a question when I was rudely ruttened because Jon felt as though what I had to say was not as important as what he had to say.
Rutten by JimmyJohn2 January 20, 2024