Noun. A person who seems to lack critical thinking, skills and agency, blindly following trends, social norms, or authority figures without questioning them. They exhibit a psychological state characterized by a lack of self-awareness and individuality, appearing to be controlled by external factors rather than their own thoughts and emotions. Basically, they're like video game non-player characters in real life.
Note: Be mindful when using 'NPC,' lest you sound like a heartless video game villain, dismissing real people as mere characters.
Note: Be mindful when using 'NPC,' lest you sound like a heartless video game villain, dismissing real people as mere characters.
Usage Example(s):
1. "I tried talking to him about politics, but he just kept repeating the same talking points like an NPC."
2. "She never takes any risks or tries anything new—she's like an NPC, just going through the motions of life."
3. "The whole crowd was just mindlessly cheering for the celebrity, like a bunch of NPCs following a script."
1. "I tried talking to him about politics, but he just kept repeating the same talking points like an NPC."
2. "She never takes any risks or tries anything new—she's like an NPC, just going through the motions of life."
3. "The whole crowd was just mindlessly cheering for the celebrity, like a bunch of NPCs following a script."
by nexzed December 10, 2024
A disagreement or argument over the correct pronunciation of a word or phrase, often leading to intense debates and linguistic chaos.
1. The "GIF" debate sparked a massive pronunciation discord, with hard-G supporters clashing with soft-G defenders.
2. The pronunciation discord surrounding the name of the Dutch painter "Vincent van Gogh" has baffled art enthusiasts for years.
2. The pronunciation discord surrounding the name of the Dutch painter "Vincent van Gogh" has baffled art enthusiasts for years.
by nexzed September 04, 2024
Example:
Person 1: goddam I hate (insert literally anything)
Person 2: OMG me too!
Person 1: Yay! We're soulhates!
Person 1: goddam I hate (insert literally anything)
Person 2: OMG me too!
Person 1: Yay! We're soulhates!
by nexzed September 01, 2019
An imaginary folder (or even a real one) where ideas, recipes, projects, and tasks are placed with the intention of getting around to them eventually, but often end up accumulating indefinitely.
Derived from the phrase "I'll do it when I get a round tuit" (a play on "get around to it").
Derived from the phrase "I'll do it when I get a round tuit" (a play on "get around to it").
My Round Tuit Folder is bursting at the seams! I really need to start tackling some of those projects I've been putting off.
by nexzed August 16, 2024
Anything related to or reminiscent of the Star Wars universe, including its themes, characters, lore, or aesthetics. Derived from George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, the term is often used to describe media, ideas, or fan works that embody the spirit of his galaxy far, far away.
"The new sci-fi series is so Lucasian, it feels like it straight from a galaxy, far, far away!"
"Those sound effects? Totally Lucasian. Blasters, lightsabers, you name it."
"He’s got a Lucasian obsession with replicating Star Wars scenes in LEGO."
"Those sound effects? Totally Lucasian. Blasters, lightsabers, you name it."
"He’s got a Lucasian obsession with replicating Star Wars scenes in LEGO."
by nexzed December 18, 2024
A state of extreme grumpiness and inquisitiveness, often observed in those who are cantankerous and curious in equal measure.
1. "My grandfather has reached Peak Cantankerosity, simultaneously questioning the point of everything while being annoyed by everyone around him."
2. "I've developed a Cantankerosity towards modern slang—I'm intrigued by its evolution but frustrated by its seemingly constant change."
3. "The character in the novel was known for his Cantankerosity, which made him both a skilled detective and a generally unpleasant person to be around."
2. "I've developed a Cantankerosity towards modern slang—I'm intrigued by its evolution but frustrated by its seemingly constant change."
3. "The character in the novel was known for his Cantankerosity, which made him both a skilled detective and a generally unpleasant person to be around."
by nexzed October 25, 2024
An alternative spelling of "Menty B," a lighthearted shorthand for "mental breakdown," used to discuss mental health struggles in a more approachable and informal way.
by nexzed September 09, 2024