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Definitions by theNatashaverse

An ambiguous, omnipresent, and shadowy group or entity secretly pulling the strings of society, government, or the economy. Used when the speaker blames a systemic issue, inconvenience, or conspiracy on a higher power but cannot (or chooses not to) identify a specific individual, corporation, or institution.

The word "they" functions as a catch-all pronoun for an unnamed, shadowy entity believed to be pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Person A: "Why did the price of eggs double overnight, and why does my phone always 'conveniently' die right when I'm looking at flights?"
Person B: "Man, don't you see? That's how they get you. They control the algorithm and the supply chain."

That's how they get you
they by theNatashaverse June 25, 2026

Poodle around 

a person, especially an athlete, who performs in an ostentatiously sensational manner calculated to draw attention; show-off.
—verb (used without object)

to perform or behave in an outrageous or spectacular manner.

Showboating

to spend time doing things without any particular purpose or plan:

Poodle around’ used in the UK
Girl, Terri has been poodling around d in her new truck.

We spent the day poodling around town.

Poodle around