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Identity Crisis 

When a human,

(socially-constructed to think of themselves as a separate individual from the rest of Life on Earth, and Reality),

questions their relation/position to other Humans, the rest of Life on Earth, and the Reality they perceive.
I used to think of myself as an individual, then had an identity crisis, and realised I am part of collectives... Many collectives... infinite collectives...!? Collectives across time...!?
Who am I!?

Here and Now, We are one... Hari Ohm.
Identity Crisis by TheEternalNow April 17, 2021

identity crisis 

1. A psychological condition in which one is attempting to unify a subjective sense of self.
2. A sexual orientation conflict within one's self that has not been resolved.
3. A stage of psycho-neurological development, as in adolescence, where hormonal imbalances influence sociological and sexual choices (phase).
I really don't know if Kodie is gay, metro sexual, or just going through an identity crisis.
identity crisis by Quido1 March 10, 2008

Identity crisis 

When someone has been pressured to identify themselves, but is not yet self aware, by someone claiming to be an authority.

This often comes up with police trying to get your ID, school wanting to know about family and what you eat for breakfast, politics whating you to side with a party instead of refusing to get involved in party politics and be an issue based voter.

Not to be confused with sexualy orientation by way of identity, social identity in that how you look is not your identity but how other people precieve you and in turn treat you.
I'm a cis gender male and just took a college class notlw I'm having an identity crisis, am I vegan?
Identity crisis by Juncture May 19, 2024

skank identity crisis 

The crisis every skank eventually goes through in their life. Usually happens between the ages of 15 and 20. Said skank will abruptly up and leave their hometown to live with a distant relative (i.e. twice-removed aunt, sister's ex-boyfriend, etc) and "find themselves". The location is usually an obscure small town in a southern state, such as Oklahoma, Kansas, or Georgia. Usually happens following some semi-dramatic event which a normal person would deal with and move on. Skanks, however, can not just "deal" with situations, and must "escape" to cause even more drama. These crises are usually short-lived, and the skank will almost ALWAYS return within a few weeks.
typical skank identity crisis

"I'm so sick of this drama and bullshit! I'm moving in with my stepdad's sister in Oklahoma to figure some shit out."
skank identity crisis by LaLa* April 16, 2010

Wentzian Sexual Identity Crisis 

The confusion of a straight person's sexual preference that is brought forth by an incredibly attractive person of the same sex.
Boy 1: Dude, he is so hot.
Boy 2: .....you have a girlfriend.
Boy 1: I know but just look at him!
Boy 2: *rolls eyes* Wentzian Sexual Identity Crisis?
Boy 1: Seems like it.

Instagram Identity Crisis (I.I.C) 

When you don't post on Instagram for long periods of time or constantly post and delete pictures because they don't go with your feed. Or you don't know what your next Instagram theme is gonna be.
Jack: I went with a black and white theme for insta because I'm going through an Instagram Identity Crisis (I.I.C) and can't think of a new aesthetic
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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