Stockholm syndrome

Stockholm syndrome refers to a psychological phenomenon where hostages develop positive feelings, such as sympathy and affection, toward their captors. This occurs as a coping mechanism, a form of self-preservation where the captive may come to identify with and even defend their captor. The term originated from a 1973 bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden.

After being held captive for weeks, the hostages developed Stockholm syndrome, even defending their captors during the trial.

by Emotional Cruiser October 19, 2025

Stockholm syndrome

a condition in which hostages develop a psychological bond with their captors during captivity

Nobody can save a Sanghi from their Stockholm syndrome

by Chiwa April 25, 2022

stockholm vegan

A stockholm vegan is someone claiming to be vegan but still consumes lacto ovo products. In its broader sense it can also mean a Person fully capable of digesting lactose and gluten but rejects it due to the fashion statement

-Dude did you just put milk in your tea? i didn't know you were a stockholm vegan!! your such a poser!

by mitotim March 3, 2018

stockholm syndrome

when ur kidnapper is sexy

"oh nooo liam kidnapped be but hes so fine i think i have stockholm syndrome"

by Blinkass June 5, 2025

Stockholm Syndrome

The problem of "sailing blind" caused by non-illuminated controls on the radar-scopes of large vessels.

The Andrea Doria's sinking was a classic example of Stockholm Syndrome --- if the Stockholm had been equipped with lighted instrument-panels, its collision with the Andrea Doria would probably never happened.

by QuacksO June 2, 2018

Stockholm Promise

I think I coined a new term... you know when someone agrees to something but the ducks, dives and avoids messages or conversations about it? It is particularly common here in Stockholm, Sweden among the musicians and just people in general. I call it this the "Stockholm Promise".

Yeah he did the old Stockholm Promise by saying "we should grab a beer/coffee/whatever next week" and then disappears for next X months

by inga.tjejer.bara.slayer June 8, 2024

Stockholm Syndrome

A fear when one becomes lost in the middle of Ikea.

I was stuck in the bedding section of Ikea and forgot which way I came in. Stockholm syndrome came in to full effect because of this dilemma.

by LJH24ZERO2 October 31, 2019