by Helpmeimdyinginside December 31, 2017

Something that is so disagreeable with your spirit that it feels like its existence might negate yours.
This goes further than "hate," and implies that you and the object in question are sworn enemies.
Can be used seriously or, more likely, exaggerated for comedic effect.
This goes further than "hate," and implies that you and the object in question are sworn enemies.
Can be used seriously or, more likely, exaggerated for comedic effect.
Wearing socks with sandals is the bane of my existence.
The iPhone's autocorrect is the bane of my existence.
Stephanie's hair is the bane of my existence.
The iPhone's autocorrect is the bane of my existence.
Stephanie's hair is the bane of my existence.
by SyntacticalNightFever October 20, 2015

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by Othello1019 August 8, 2007

by laughingcryingcatemoji April 21, 2022

The idea that causes men to accept any voluntary female attention as an invitation to start a relationship, as described in When Harry Met Sally.
The Bane is a social contract based on the idea that no woman would otherwise befriend you.
The Bane is a social contract based on the idea that no woman would otherwise befriend you.
by montypark March 31, 2009
