rationalize

to make excuses by masking own flaws/insecurities by explaining one's own reasoning/actions, often used to avoid the real reason or reality when all it does it make one small, simple & scared.

Joe: Bill why did you beat that guy up?
Bill: cuz he flirted with my girlfriend dude.
Joe: Umm, he was just asking where a store is.
Bill: Well, I had to protect her honor & defend her, besides he looked shifty.
Joe: You're just doing nothing but rationalize.

by fballjones October 12, 2010

Rationing

Giving every person a fixed official amount of certain sorts of food, fuel or clothing, when they are in short supply.

In times of war, people need rationing.

by Jafje May 25, 2007

rational

a logical reasoning for doing something

It was rational for her to pull the fire alarm when the room went up in flames.

by hisbabiigirl20 January 24, 2008

rationality

see logical.
The ability to reason. A quality lacking in most. A good rule of thumb is, those who claim to be rational are the least rational. Virtually non-existant in political circles worldwide. While not important to happiness, the world needs rational people to function. No one knows why.

Hey man, i'm the most rational mofo in here.
Oh no you ain't.

by Moses June 16, 2004

Ration

When you want to say ratio but you misspell it.

Cope ration bozo

by Oliver's Mac "Computer" January 29, 2022

ration

A ration is portion of a beverage. Analagous to a sip.

Generally reffering to a beer or a soda post dipping (chewing tabacco).

Ex 1: "Hey man, save me a ration."

Ex 2: (guy1 holding a forty out to a friend) "Ration?" (guy2) "Thanks dude."

by AlbertJ July 20, 2008

Rational

Something logical that makes sense.

Riding a bike in the dark with your friends is a rational thing to do.

by marcel molina October 14, 2012