(Also spelled spIn) A word short for "special interest" combining the first two letters of each word. This word is used by the autistic community when talking about their special interests (specific topics that an autistic person is passionate about, and loves to learn and talk about)
Susan: why are you so excited for psychology class?
Greta: Because it's my spin! I love learning about psychology!
To present an incident in a particularly slanted or biased manner. Originated from the game of pool, wherein if one shoots the ball from the side to put “spin” on the ball, it will go into the desired hole. To properly “Spin” a story, one should employ a “Spin Doctor”.
“Spin Doctors” are frequently used by politicians to help write a slanted story which presents a “fact” in a far different way than most people would see it, had it been told directly and honestly.