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Definitions by Olivine Merriam

Screenward

The involuntary pulling of your gaze or attention toward a phone, television, or computer monitor, especially when you are supposed to be paying attention to a real person.

Coined by Emma Wallace
I tried to listen to his story, but my eyes kept drifting screenward every time my phone buzzed on the table.
Screenward by Olivine Merriam August 6, 2026

Reprismtation

Superficial or tokenistic diversity in media and corporate culture. It occurs when a company or show includes diverse characters or imagery purely for a colorful, progressive aesthetic—like light through a prism—without offering genuine depth, inclusion, or accurate representation.

Coined by Emma Wallace
The new superhero movie claimed to have a diverse cast, but it was just reprismtation; all the minority characters were sidelined after five minutes of screen time.
Reprismtation by Olivine Merriam August 6, 2026
Done in an extremely poor, low-quality, or trashy manner. Performing a task or making something so badly that it resembles literal garbage.

Coined by Emma Wallace
The mechanic fixed my brakes so garbagely that they started squeaking before I even drove out of the parking lot
Garbagely by Olivine Merriam August 6, 2026

Flauntificate

To pompously show off while preaching or lecturing.

Coined by Emma Wallace
All she wanted to do at the party was flauntificate about her new yacht while lecturing us on finance.
Flauntificate by Olivine Merriam August 6, 2026

Greenversate

When two people share marijuana and engage in a deep, meaningful, or philosophical conversation.

Coined by Emma Wallace
We sat out on the balcony last night, smoked a joint, and greenversated about the meaning of life.
Greenversate by Olivine Merriam August 6, 2026