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Defenestration

1. The act of dismissing someone from a position in church

2. The act of dismissing someone from a position in life via throwing them out of a window. This term became popular due to three Bohemian (Czech) Kings being thrown out windows.
The furious man tossed the other man out of the window in an act of defenestration.
by Kalorus May 26, 2024
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Defenestration

The act of throwing somebody out a window
“ he ticked me off, so I committed defenestration to him”
Nice
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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

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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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.”

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by ahmadab October 3, 2023
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Defenestration

The name for an assembled group of three or more eunuchs, nullos, and castrati.
Timothy had always wanted to join a proper defenestratipn for purposes of merriment and social diversion, however he only had minimal surface genital piercings. After months on a waitlist, he finally had his long awaited scrotectomy and was finally able to join he local defenestration.
by CYCCVEXE May 13, 2022
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Defenestration

The act of throwing someone out of a window, otherwise know as every 9th grade English teacher's favorite word. They will often give a demonstration on how it works on the student who doesn't understand after a week.
Student 1: Did you see what happened to Jack?
Student 2:Did the crazy English teacher have to demonstrate defenestration again?
Student 1: Yeah...how did you know?
Student 2: I've experienced the pain of being thrown out of that second story window.
by Elpída October 15, 2020
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