Social Marginalism

An academic theory that tries to explain society not by its core values, but by the perceived value of the last, most optional bit of social interaction (the marginal social unit). It asks: does adding one more rule, expectation, or person to a group increase cohesion or just become coercive? The theory suggests that social pressure, like a product, has diminishing returns. The first few norms that keep us from chaos are high-value, but the 100th nitpicky rule about how you must behave is often low-value and purely coercive, creating resentment instead of unity.

Social Marginalism Example: In a tight-knit neighborhood, the first few social expectations (e.g., bring in a neighbor's trash can, wave hello) have high marginal utility—they build trust. But when the neighborhood association starts mandating the exact shade of beige for your curtains and fining you for not attending every block party, that last social unit has low utility. It crosses from cohesion into coercion, making people want to move away. Social marginalism analyzes that breaking point.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 7, 2026

marinading

Get hardcore liqoured up, drunk, severly intoxicated

K: What you got going on tonight?
J: I'm doing some serious marinading!

by J. April 2, 2003

Magrino

the process of checking and rechecking each item you want to buy. Like buyer's remorse. You think you made up your decision- purchase the item. Then regret it and tell everyone around you about the experience.

I needed a new camera and did a ton of research, but after getting it I realized I magrinoed it.

by NJ_Media_guy October 19, 2009

Margiselle

So wonderful, a Margiselle, is indescribable.

At Margiselle's time of death:BANANA!

by Glen coco, you go glen coco! January 17, 2010

Manginomite

The excitement that a woman feels in the midst of flirting with a really hot dude where she can't help but jiggle and giggle a lot.

Oh my god, I couldn't stop bouncing around, giggling and squealing when I ran into that super hot dude I know from the hood. I'm so embarrassed! Manginomite!

by Misty Lips October 11, 2010

Marinara Squanto

A spin off of a marinara sanchez. When a man fingers a woman during her period and wipes his bloody fingers across his cheeks, using it as indian war paint.

Person1: Dude i was fingering tammy during her period
Person2: Did you marinara squanto her?
Person1: Yeah, it was sweet she was totally turned on. She gave an indian call too.

by mwbluedevil June 10, 2012

marin crews

Marin crews is the most beautiful girl that you will ever see. She can be described as funny, sexy, smart, and as a good singer. She is the perfect girl...

Yesterday Marin Crews and I hung out at a rodeo.

by Answer the Answer December 9, 2013