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Philomusicus

Latin - Noun

Masculine form of a music lover.

Plural - Philomusici
The philomusicus enjoy the greatness of audio fidelity but will see the art in any given format and enjoy it.

The eclectic curation of music was one of philomusici dreams.
by Kewk November 28, 2019
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Humanitension

Humanitension: The persistent tension and unease surrounding global issues that impact humanity as a whole, encompassing concerns related to climate change, social justice, and political instability, leading to a chronic state of low-level anxiety and apprehension.
As she scrolled through the news headlines, a sense of humanitension weighed upon her, the chronic unease and worry about global crises and challenges leaving her feeling both compelled to take action and overwhelmed by the magnitude of the world's problems.
by Kewk July 2, 2023
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Sleight of Toe

The art of getting to be tricky or quick with your toes, like when dancers try to direct your attention to something else while they perform their main dance routine. The experienced dancer on stage still has the skill to make people NOT look at their toes.
The ballerina's sleight of toe made it seem as though she was effortlessly gliding across the stage, diverting the audience's attention away from her precise footwork.
by Kewk January 20, 2023
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Turn a Profit

/tərn a präfət/

To make money; to make a profit from a particular venture.
We're going to have to close the shop if we don't turn a profit again this quarter.
We broke even again, but I think we will turn a profit next quarter.
by Kewk January 3, 2020
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memevolve

Memevolve(verb): /mi mvɒlv/ "Meem" "Vol" as in "volve"

The process by which a meme transforms into a conspiracy theory that is perceived as true by certain individuals or groups, despite the absence of objective evidence or factual basis. This transformation occurs through the propagation and reinforcement of the meme within an echo chamber of like-minded individuals who share a particular worldview or ideology.

As the meme continues to circulate and gain momentum, it gradually mutates into a distorted version of reality, with proponents of the conspiracy theory interpreting any evidence or events as confirming their preconceived beliefs.

Memevolve in this context highlights the power of memes to shape and influence collective perceptions and beliefs, even in the absence of verifiable truth or empirical evidence.

Memevolve (noun): The process by which a meme transforms into a conspiracy theory that is perceived as true by certain individuals or groups, despite the absence of objective evidence or factual basis. This transformation occurs through the propagation and reinforcement of the meme within an echo chamber of like-minded individuals who share a particular worldview or ideology. Memevolve reflects the power of memes to shape and influence collective perceptions and beliefs, even in the absence of verifiable truth or empirical evidence.
"The idea of a deep state controlling the government didn't gain much traction until it began to memevolve online, with various conspiracy theories and false claims being circulated among social media networks."
by Kewk April 18, 2023
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Dissception

Dissception (noun):

A portmanteau of "dis," slang for disrespect, and "Inception," a reference to the complex layers of reality in the eponymous movie.

A situation or act in which an individual attempts to disrespect or belittle another, but inadvertently ends up disrespecting or belittling themselves, often in a manner that is not immediately apparent.
His attempt to mock her fashion sense was a clear case of dissception when everyone pointed out his own outdated style.
by Kewk July 6, 2023
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