by Gopalji September 22, 2005
Get the mooches mug.Moloch is the personification of terrible systems or situations in society that everyone hates but don't get fixed.
Originally the name of a Canaanite god which received child sacrifices, Allen Ginsberg used Moloch to symbolize the state of industrial civilization in his poem "Howl".
The blogger Scott Alexander popularized the term as it is commonly used by many rationalists, although it was already in occasional use by historians and economics to describe systemic issues within or caused by their respective fields.
The term is often used by particularly condescending rationalists to talk down to public servants, academics, and occasionally founders of startups who are trying their best to change the world for the better but likely have no real power to do so.
Originally the name of a Canaanite god which received child sacrifices, Allen Ginsberg used Moloch to symbolize the state of industrial civilization in his poem "Howl".
The blogger Scott Alexander popularized the term as it is commonly used by many rationalists, although it was already in occasional use by historians and economics to describe systemic issues within or caused by their respective fields.
The term is often used by particularly condescending rationalists to talk down to public servants, academics, and occasionally founders of startups who are trying their best to change the world for the better but likely have no real power to do so.
Very often with capitalism, business practices are set by Moloch: No one person has any influence over the matter.
Oh, you're in welfare policy research? I thought Moloch had already eaten all the value there.
Oh, you're in welfare policy research? I thought Moloch had already eaten all the value there.
by dptimessmallconstant April 13, 2019
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One who constantly has a need for dick. Whether it be in a sexual manner or simply to just hold a dick in their hand. This person will follow any means to get some dick even if the dick wanted is being used by someone else.
I was getting a blow job from this hottie but Barbara is such a dick mooch that she had to have some too.
by DMoocher November 2, 2008
Get the Dick Mooch mug.To engage in a civilized discussion based on compromising with the peers you discuss tripe with, while keeping an open mind and laughing away disagreements and agreements. Usually stereotyped and portrayal of well aged men donning the garb of the usual business man and sipping on the finest of wine in front of a raging fire.
Johnathan and William are the best of friends, who share their differences through agreements. They engage in Top Hat & Monocle Discussions to show that they can understand each other without the exchange of hurtful words.
William : Do you believe Abortion is right?
Johnathon : Oh William, you do know we have no say in the beliefs of others
William : people do have the power to influence, correct?
Johnathon : People should have their own choice, I personally don't believe in taking away the lives of unborn children only because their parent isn't supposedly "ready" but why should I have a say in their choice?
William : You're right, why should we decide for others.
William : Do you believe Abortion is right?
Johnathon : Oh William, you do know we have no say in the beliefs of others
William : people do have the power to influence, correct?
Johnathon : People should have their own choice, I personally don't believe in taking away the lives of unborn children only because their parent isn't supposedly "ready" but why should I have a say in their choice?
William : You're right, why should we decide for others.
by The Souper Nazi May 26, 2009
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Get the motocross boy mug.The exact opposite of a taxi driver's tan. Its when one person mooches enough rides from people that their right arm, left in the UK, actually starts tanning because of the increased exposure to sun when the passenger's arm is outside of the window.
by McRunsfast January 14, 2009
Get the Mooch Tan mug.Derived from the word "mutual." The word mooch-wahl refers to a person in a group of friends that does not fit in. Therefor a mutual agreement between the real friends occurs that the one said person does not fit in. They also are awkward and do not realize they are not like the group. That person would be referred to as a mooch-wahl. Friends always talk about others behind their backs in a group. If you are not observing this behavior you're probably the mooch-wahl.
Pronounced: Mooch "wall"
Enunciation: said like: bitch please
Pronounced: Mooch "wall"
Enunciation: said like: bitch please
Person A: blah blah blah
Person B: blah blah blah
Person C: awkward statement (then leaves the room)
Person A: What a fuckin' mooch-wahl.
Person B: blah blah blah
Person C: awkward statement (then leaves the room)
Person A: What a fuckin' mooch-wahl.
by Phappy September 20, 2009
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