In Theory

Somthing cyrus says when he doesnt know what he is talking about, nut he plays it off like he knows. Any statement that uses this phrase is usually 99 percent accurate, i dont know how.

Me-"Hey Cyrus, how will mount the tv" Cyrus-"Well.....ummm......In Theory you can get tape and hang it"

by Riazi May 21, 2018

gay in theory

when a person often does a stereotyped gay thing to their sex, but isn't actually gay themselves.

he's into singstar, doesn't mind shopping and puts down the toilet seat. he isn't gay, just gay in theory.

"did jack just say he's getting into interior decorating?"
"don't worry about it... he's just gay in theory."

by Citronic January 28, 2009

Favorite (in theory)

Well, no, I said...

Hym "That Islam was my favorite (in theory) and in the context of their rituals (Pilgrimage and praying 5 times a day). It's something I enjoy in a scholarly sense. Humans aren't good at being consistent (in thought or action) so you'll have to forgive me.

by Hym Iam July 23, 2023

In a theory

A game theeooorrryyy

Someone”in a theory”
Me, who wasn’t listening”what?”

by codenamedoIphin December 4, 2020

Air hole in Sky Theory

A theory that states that the stars/planets that we see in the night sky are in fact, air holes. Yes, air holes that can only be percieved in the night sky. During the day, these holes can't be seen due to massive amounts of fluorescent light; that is flooded over our massive sphere "earth". According to this theory, humanity are part of a massive experiment of some kind.

Dill: Have you heard about the Air Hole in Sky Theory?
Pickle: no tell me about it?...

by paul banks July 23, 2009

deer in headlights theory

n. the theory that people look unexpectedly hot as fuck from the back camera in the dark with flash

vanessa is the perfect example of the ‘deer in headlights theory’

by assenavd.sneeze September 19, 2021

Skin in the Game Theory

The theory, central to Nassim Taleb's work, that having personal stake—"skin in the game"—is essential for reliable knowledge, ethical behavior, and functional systems. Skin in the Game Theory argues that those who make decisions should bear the consequences of those decisions. Without skin in the game, decision-makers become irresponsible, taking risks that harm others while remaining protected themselves. The theory explains why bureaucracies fail (no personal consequence for bad decisions), why experts are often wrong (they don't suffer from their advice), and why capitalism needs bankruptcy (to remove those who made bad bets). Skin in the Game is the great filter of bullshit: if you're not affected by your advice, your advice is suspect. The theory is a weapon against the "I'll tell you what to do but won't do it myself" class that has come to dominate modern institutions.

Example: "The consultant told them to lay off 20% of staff, then flew home to his gated community. Skin in the Game Theory asked: what does he risk? Nothing. His advice cost others everything. The CEO, who owned stock, at least shared some downside. The consultant had no skin—and therefore no credibility. They fired him instead."

by Dumu The Void March 7, 2026