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defenestration

A useless way of saying "to throw someone out of the window"
the mass defenestration of middle management
—Jane Bryant Quinn
by ~helpmeplease~ February 18, 2023
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Overton Defenestration

When the Overton Window shifts around people that don't change themselves yet end up under different labels afterwards after being thrown out/defenestrated of the original windowframe.

Changing labels without changing those in question in a way similar to the Red Queen Theory where someone needs to keep running in order to stay in the same spot. The running here would be chasing after the shifting Overton Window.
Overton Defenestration occurs when the window throws you out itself while you do nothing in response to the Overton Window shifting around you.

"I was a liberal by the 1990's definition. I guess I still am. My positions haven't changed all that much, but the goalposts have been moved so far that I don't fit in anywhere anymore."
by Devidose July 12, 2021
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Defenestration

The act of YEETING a thot out of a open or closed window atleast 2 stories off the ground.
Thot: Suck me off daddy

You: No

Thot: Okay

You: I will FUCKING defenestrate you bitch.

Thot: Oh no

You: Defenestrates using Defenestration *

Thot: SCREAMS * AHHHHH* bang *
by ShibeComms November 10, 2021
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Defenestration

When you throw someone out of a window trying to assasinate them.
Mostly failing.
The man hired an assassin to kill the woman by defenestration. He was caught and was later arrested along with the assassin.
Police:he was a terrible assassin not to mension a weak one he couldn't even lift her up to defenestrate her.
by Leg, man March 30, 2022
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Defenestration

Defenestration is the act of throwing someone you despise out of the window
Boss:"Any thoughts on Defenestration?"
Employee1:"its cool"
Employee2:"i like it"
Employee3:"its literally murder"
*The boss proceeds to defenestrate employee 3*
by AlexCode October 20, 2023
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Defenestration

Defenestration, initially enigmatic, carries a profound history and multifaceted meaning that resonate across age groups, particularly college students and beyond. It refers to the act of propelling an entity or person through a window and traces its roots to the peculiar 1618 Prague event, the "Defenestration of Prague." However, its significance transcends its literal sense, encompassing rich historical foundations, cultural connotations, and metaphorical interpretations. This exploration unveils the complexity of defenestration, revealing its profound implications on human nature and societal dynamics.

The term's etymology links it to Latin, combining "fenestra," signifying window, with the prefix "de," indicating removal or separation. Its earliest recorded usage occurred during the "Defenestration of Prague," a pivotal episode resonating throughout European history. Protestant nobility forcefully ejected Catholic Regents from a third-floor window within Prague Castle. Astonishingly, they survived, cushioned by a mound of manure, adding an ironic twist.

This event marked the annals of the Thirty Years' War, a catastrophic conflict arising from religious and political tensions. It underscores defenestration as a symbol of resistance and rebellion against oppressive regimes. Throwing someone out of a window signifies an audacious attempt to defy authority, even when seemingly futile.
Defenestration permeates diverse cultural domains, symbolizing defiance and liberation.
Defenestration

A random stranger called Jackson Smith from St Kitts And Nevis: "This individual's actions are eliciting a sense of displeasure and frustration within me." (the person is called Harrison Jones, 34, single, born in Democratic Republic of the Congo, lives in Westminster London)

Me: "Considering the individual's capacity to provoke your ire, it might be prudent to contemplate a figurative separation or disassociation from their influence which is equivalent to defenestrating this individual.”

p.s the names were created by me and not anyone else’s real names so plz no delete this request definition thing”
by ahmadab October 3, 2023
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defenestration

The urge, act or sport of throwing someone or something through the nearest window.
While Pete gave Toan the the hard truth about the migration risks, Toans primary focus was on unleashing defenestration on his paranoid ass.
by slippery poita June 26, 2025
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