A person or thing, or message, that impresses; specifically: an agent that increases an emotional response, whether based on circumstances or induced by others who under the influence of the same or similar circumstances, that leads to an alternative reality or an instinctive desire to lie to others about who or what you really are; messages sent by a person to others for the purpose of impressing them about themselves, whether the information contained in the messages is true or false, and regardless of the medium used.
I just watched a reality TV show and the behavior of those in the show resulted in impressants bombarding me to the point that I became a habitual liar about who I am.
by Ineedafinancialaidadvisor July 22, 2017
When your sitting in your corner desk, reclined in your chair, with your eyes closed trying to take a nap.
by s501094 June 22, 2017
Verb. A strategy frequently encountered in academia wherein an individual attempts to impress or gain favor with superiors, peers, committees and institutions through the use of 1) technical jargon and bureaucratese 2) bootlicking people and/or institutions 3) lying about one's credentials, experience, knowledge and interests 4) cheating to get ahead and 5) attempting to make competition, newbies and non-academic folk feel stupid, useless or inadequate. In essence, being dishonest and attempting to be seem more learned and invested than one actually is in order to climb the ladder.
Unfortunately, many of the people that BSing to be impressing is directed at are fellow BSers, which allows the strategy to gain acceptance and perpetuate.
Unfortunately, many of the people that BSing to be impressing is directed at are fellow BSers, which allows the strategy to gain acceptance and perpetuate.
Ken got accepted into medical school not because he cares about people or has a genuine curiosity for human health, but because he has mastered the skill of BSing to be impressing, and thus was able to trick the admissions committee into thinking that he will make a good doctor. Really, he just wants money, recognition, and accolades. Once he begins practicing as an MD, he will absolutely let poor, minority, and/or female patients die.
by Bailey Bird Man November 17, 2022
Hym "But I guess we can just pretend! OK, so pretend I'm actively raping and drooling down the throat of a 17 year old girl and then pretend I'm high on heroin 'OI! LOOK AH MEH! OIM RUSHOL BRAND!' What do you think? I think that's a pretty good impression if I do say so myself."
by Hym Iam February 03, 2025
Jim went manic impressive on me. Was tempted to whack him but decided it wasn’t worth it and walked away.
by nbender April 12, 2019
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