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mope-a-dope

An argument strategy in which a contender lets an opponent fatigue themself by feigning sadness, guilt, and repentance, allowing the contender to later execute offensive maneuvers and win the fight.
“I thought I was winning the argument but it turns out Betsy pulled a mope-a-dope; she’s like the Muhammad Ali of marital tiffs.”
by SalvyZ June 16, 2019
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messiahsis

a chronic mental health condition characterized by the belief that an individual is destined to become a group’s savior.
“Trump and his followers appear to suffer from a severe case of messiahsis.”
by SalvyZ June 6, 2019
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memesmith

A craftsperson who constructs memes from words and images.
“Jon is a prolific memesmith who creates multiple memes a day.”
by SalvyZ July 11, 2019
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somorrow

a feeling of deep distress caused by the anticipation of a disappointing or unfortunate tomorrow.
“Every Sunday night, when I think about going back to work Monday morning, I experience somorrow.”
by SalvyZ July 7, 2019
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The Portuguese Goodbye

The Portuguese Goodbye refers to a parting of ways that unfolds in stages over tens of minutes, typically involving different people taking turns reviving and extending a conversation that only appears to all non-Portuguese participants as having already reached its natural conclusion.
The way my Portuguese in-laws say goodbye after Sunday dinner typically takes 30 minutes from the first 'we need to go' to the rest of the family encircling their car in the driveway to wave at them while they disappear over the horizon - "the portuguese goodbye" par excellence.
by SalvyZ August 10, 2022
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shamesmanship

the art of engaging in arguments on social media via various ploys and tactics intended to shame and humiliate opponents
“His shamesmanship on Facebook aimed to discredit others by implying they were stupid for holding their political beliefs.”
by SalvyZ January 15, 2020
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faux soul

The illusion of spiritual depth and existential meaning engineered by capitalist minions in order to more effectively sell products.
The Apple Store’s atmosphere is pure faux soul.”
by SalvyZ July 12, 2019
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