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penguinization

The process where we lose our ability to preform certain skills because of an over reliance of tools that we have created. e.g. calculators, computers, iTouch, etc. This happened when penguins stopped flying and they lost the ability to fly after a certain amount of time that had passed.
We were once able to add numbers visually at great speed, but have lost the ability due to the introduction of calculators is an example of penguinization. Cell phones with speed dial is another example of no longer remembering anyone's phone number because we access numbers electronically rather than relying on our memory.
penguinization by Icchok January 28, 2010
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penguinisation 

the act of scrunching together to preserve warmth.
Ah it's so fricking cold, penguinisation must begin NOW!
penguinisation by penguinsrule August 4, 2005

penguinisation 

the act of converting an animal into a penguin via a horrifc and many-bladed machine.
as in: where is my puppy mom?
im sorry honey, the ministry of penguinisation took him away and converted him.
(mwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haaaa)

penguination 

When you are feeling like a penguin and just want to waddle around
Penguination is overcoming me YAYY
penguination by Eyloshai April 7, 2019

Penguinisation 

The act of converting an object or animal into a Penguin. The process of converting an animal in to a Penguin is usually performed via a horrifc and many-bladed machine.
Through the act of penguinisation, Sarah's puppy is now a Penguin.
Penguinisation by Daktalis April 4, 2009

church hurt 

church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.
Word of the Day on May 27, 2026
Huge. Surpassing normal expectations.
I was fishing with a Spinner Bait and a HONKIN pike came after it and hit it . Felt like a lawnmower running over a brick.
honkin by R. LaJoy December 26, 2005
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