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Recessive

A term for white people which refers to white people scientifically being "genetically recessive". This is why the "one drop rule" was created.
"Don't ever let these recessives make you feel like you're subhuman".
by IBTAL September 26, 2019
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A tongue-in-cheek psychological “condition” where someone feels superior despite being metaphorically (or literally) recessive. Combines genetics (recessive genes) with psychology (superiority complex) to mock the idea that dominance equals better.
“Of course he insists on walking through the mud in new shoes — classic recessive gene superiority complex.”

“She’s got a real recessive gene superiority complex, always acting like her quiet genius makes her the smartest person in the room.”
by DaRealAliG74 December 10, 2025
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Testicularly Recessive

When it's so cold outside your balls suck up into your body.

"Ball freezingly cold"
by Gary O. December 27, 2007
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homozygous recessive birthday bash smash

Matt’s signature move on Sundays with Allie.
“Hey Allie get ready because I’m about to homozygous recessive birthday bash smash you!”
by Allie Lovr May 16, 2018
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Recessionista

A person who evokes being affected by the recession because it's the 'in' thing to do, especially if they have no real need to. They may even pay more for the privilege of having just the right down-market accessories or habits. (Reference the evolution of the hipster.)
We're going to Mel's Diner tonight. The decor's a little shabby, you know with the recession and all, but they have the most fabulous oysters served in replica sardine tins.

Keira Knightly is such a recessionista -- check out this story about her renting shoes! http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/25/keira_knightley_saves_money_buy_renting_
by ocius1 March 25, 2009
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recursive synthesis

A Hegelian synthesis of self-referential cyclical time that argues that linear time and consciousness are a product of recursive cyclical time
Recursive synthesis arguably created Vikaasian (linear) time
by sandraxine July 25, 2017
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regressive left

A term coined by anti-extremist activist Maajid Nawaz, to describe far left zealots who defend and support extremist ideologies, cultural and religious relativity and pander to absurd sensitivities. You'll often find these SJW type plonkers screaming racist or bigot at anybody who dares challenge their one size fits all view of the world.
The regressive left are generally Guardian readers
by Trihomoclops January 12, 2016
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