Definitions by SalvyZ

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.”

mope-a-dope by SalvyZ June 16, 2019

kneejerkery 

The tendency of egomaniacs to be impulsively disagreeable in social interaction.

"Antonio's practices kneejerkery on the regular, disagreeing with any idea he himself didn't come up with."

kneejerkery by SalvyZ June 12, 2019

strateasic 

intentionally flirting to serve a particular purpose or gain an interpersonal advantage.

“Johnny flirts with the boss to get light duty. That guy is a strateasic thinker.”

strateasic by SalvyZ June 7, 2019

amegomaniac 

a person who is obsessively committed to a friendship with an egotistical or self-centered person.

“My best friend is a complete narcissist so I guess you could say I’m an amegomaniac.”

amegomaniac by SalvyZ June 7, 2019

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.”

messiahsis by SalvyZ June 6, 2019

cybertariat 

a so-called 'knowledge worker' who is always virtually at work due to the way communication technologies blur the lines between the workplace and home.

"Like other cybertariats, I'm accustomed to compulsively checking my work email at all hours of the night."

cybertariat by SalvyZ June 3, 2019

comniscient 

knowing anything instantly via search engine

“Thanks to Google, we are all comniscient.”

comniscient by SalvyZ May 20, 2019