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agitprop 

The intentional, vigorous promulgation of ideas. This term originated in Soviet Russia where it referred to popular media, such as literature, plays, pamphlets, films, and other art forms, with an explicitly political message in favor of communism.
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1.Heartburn or gastric distress.
2.Giving you more aggrevation than you can stand.
1. Jeez eating that lasagna & scungelli before bed really gave me agita.

2. Christ, I got such agita from that bitch.
agita by coco larue July 22, 2004

agitatorruptus 

The act of opening and closing a washing machine while in mid cycle. Often done to see if the machine is working properly, if there is enough soap, or to try to discover when and to where those errant socks escape
While waiting for my clothes to dry at the laundramat I watched every other person using a washing machine there perform at least one act of agitatorruptus.
agitatorruptus by Gina Faulkner September 17, 2008
An Italian-american word for Heartburn, acid indigestion, an upset stomach or, by extension, a general feeling of upset.
"Idk what I ate today but I have such agita from it!"
agita by Scala June 4, 2008

agita or [agida] 

Italian-American slang for heartburn but it can also mean mental aggravation.

The word is Italian-American slang derived from the Italian "agitare" meaning "to agitate.

Found an article about one of the stars of The Sopranos who's working on a new movie about feuding pizza parlor
owners. The title: "Agida." ...
"Eew, I've got agita" (swallows) "Give me some soda now, YUCK!"
agita or [agida] by Esmee July 3, 2005

agitprop 

A portmanteau pairing of the words “agitation” and “propaganda,” usually used to describe media productions (posters, books, movies, music, etc.) designed to instill pro-system thought patterns into those who consume them.

In turn, these implanted thoughts lead to actions that in some way bolster or directly advance official state policies. Agitprop runs a gauntlet, ranging from the crude propaganda posters of the former Soviet Union to today’s highly-polished MTV fare.

Agitprop can be pathos (emotion) based, logos-heavy, (logic) or even a combination of both. It works both the high and the low ground. Regardless of the form it takes, the ultimate goal of agitprop is the production of pro-state thought and action.
After having blasted his eyeballs with countless hours of Fox News television agitprop, Joe Sixpack was ready to head to the nearest Army recruiting office and sign up to fight “islamo-fascists.”
agitprop by Dolphin_X September 24, 2006