Naj Effect

Using an object to cover half your face to make it appear you look good.

Guy 1: DAMN SHE SO BAD
Guy 2: Nah it's just 'Naj Effect'

by Hyze July 8, 2016

Putin Effect

Unintentional reverse psychology, where threats made to get someone to obey you instead causes them to go against you.

Origin: Putin threatened to use military force & nuclear weapons against Finland & Sweden, to prevent them from applying for NATO membership. The two countries realized that they could not defend themselves against nukes & the entire Russian military if they stood alone, leading to them joining NATO.

Ergo threats meant to subdue these countries caused them to stand up against Russian imperialism.

-"I told my boyfriend that it was me or the dog, but instead of getting rid of the dog, he dumped ME!"
-"Well, that's the Putin effect for you."

by KarlosMetinga May 12, 2022

The “Lacey Effect”

When an instructor teaching a group class resonates an affable, inclusive, and beautifully eccentric atmosphere that touches and uplifts every person in the room, even those not in the class.

“Hey man, that group class was awesome, I noticed the “Lacey Effect” occurred!”

“Thanks, it felt good too, the students seemed to have a lot of fun!”

by Dancing dancerAM August 17, 2023

Apolinar Effect

when a sped hates trying something new but ends up liking it

Angel was blinded by the Apolinar Effect

by Fupla February 22, 2019

The Slatkin Effect

The phenomenon by which a conversation is more interesting the quicker you pass by it.

"...I know, I couldn't believe it was stuck in his..." would be The Slatkin Effect in action.

by The_J_Man August 28, 2013

The Ellis Effect

The Ellis Effect is a theoretical hypothesis involving the ability of men named Ellis. The effect describes thier uncanny ability to cause others to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. They are essentially drinking catalysts. Be very careful when drinking around an Ellis. We do not have enough data to fully understand the extent of their charisma on others.

"We tried to collect observational data on The Ellis Effect, unfortunately he drank all the data."

Friend 1: "what happened to you last night?"
Friend 2: "I got way too plastered because I got caught in The Ellis Effect."

by The unmatched word of god February 10, 2021

The Dotson Effect

Defined when rules that abundantly clear for absolutely everyone else, become subject to circumvention because the documentation is not designed for every "what if" condition.

The D.C.F.L is under the Dotson Effect once again due to the Ballers GM having an issue with the add/drop process.

by Gary Gaslighter October 18, 2023