Palarin's definitions

Fauxcest

A sexual fantasy played out between two or more consenting people where they pretend to be related in a way, usually as siblings.

"I'm really into fauxcest, you know? I love to be a big bro, there's a lot of power imbalance."

by Palarin November 15, 2025

Doppelbangers

A. A new name for the term "selfcest" which means shipping a character with another version of itself, such as from an AU or fanfiction. This name has been presented as a replacement due to selfcest ending with "cest" which reminded people of incest.

B. When two or more people that look extremely similar to each other are in a romantic/sexual relationship.

A. "My favorite ship trope is when they're doppelbangers."

B. "That new couple are totally some doppelbangers."

by Palarin November 15, 2025

Nu-metal pose

The pose that many bands and members in the nu-metal community seem to do. Leaning towards the camera with outstretched hands seemingly looking like they are going to grab the camera. Originated either on tiktok or twitter.

"Not gonna lie, it seems like you are doing the nu-metal pose right now, bro."

by Palarin November 15, 2025

Radinclus

The short form of the politcal standpoint called "radically inclusive" found in online queer communities. Predominantly and likely originated on Tumblr, this label means you accept anybody into the LGBTQ+ community, do not try to force labels onto them, and respect everybody even if you do not understand them, as long as they are in good-faith. Labels used by radically inclusive people can be seen as commonly cluttered, confusing, and contradictory.

"I recently put 'radinclus' into my bio because I found out my friend was a lesboy."

by Palarin November 15, 2025

Cub

A. The baby form of a bear.

B. A young homosexual, fat, hairy man/boy, the label of a gay bear in bear brotherhood for early adults or people who plainly do not fully look like a bear due to their age.

A. "Cubs are such cute animals, but it sucks that we cannot touch them."

B. "When I out-grow this cub stage, I hope to mingle with that bartender we've been meeting."

by Palarin November 15, 2025

MDNI

An acronym meaning "Minors, do not interact," telling people under the age of 18 to not interact (like, comment, repost) with a post and/or to not interact with the account (message, follow).

"I put 'MDNI' on all of my accounts on social media."

by Palarin November 15, 2025

Ygs

A short version of "you guys."

"Have ygs even seen the show?"

by Palarin November 15, 2025