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optics

Often in a mainstream or social media setting, the way in which an event or process is perceived by others. Often related to the act of virtue signalling - optics are how a signal will be received/ "look".
Shell marketing exec (1): "we need to signal that our company is all about saving the planet, not making £8 Billion profit - and sponsoring those desperate muppets at British Cycling for a few million quid seems like a no brainer"
Shell marketing exec (2) "you've got it - the optics are great, although surely those fresh-air lycra boys won't buy it?!"
British Cycling: "thanks guys, you're so lovely, we cyclists always knew the oil industry was our friend"
by Happydayseveryday November 3, 2022
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Optic fondue pot

An optic fondue pot is when a male partner shits into an eye socket and skull fucks it.
Hey girl, want me to give you an optic fondue pot?
by beans and bullshit April 29, 2022
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optical illusion

It makes ur eyes trippy
Bro I have my eyes trippy
Did u see optical illusion
Yes
by mewskicekĚČ October 31, 2020
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Optical Assault

When someone meat gazes the hell out of you.
You: I was taking a shower after working out at the gym the other day and this dude kept staring at my package.

Friend: Damn, you were the victim of an optical assault!
by Herbalicious September 28, 2008
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optics

Usually, in a mainstream or social media context, jargon to describe the way in which an event or process will be perceived. Often used with other political jargon - notably virtual signalling, where the "signal" is intended to generate a specific and ideally positive public association ("good optics").
Shell Exec (1): "We've just made £8 billion in profits from selling super-priced oil, and the northern hemisphere is heating up like crazy. We need to soften the optics. How about we chuck a few million quid at those desperate muppets at British Cycling?! Worth a shot?"
Shell Exec (2): "Blatant virtue signalling - you never fail Hank - I think that could be the most transparent bit of greenwashing in history! But those lycra boys will never buy it..."
British Cycling official: "wow, thanks, guys; we always knew the oil industry was really nice."
by Happydayseveryday November 3, 2022
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Optical allusion titties

When titties look bigger than they really are. Most often due to the manner in which the titties are dressed/displayed.
Dude, i was so bummed when she took her shirt off, total optical allusion titties, they were tiny.

"yeah, there not that big, there optical allusion titties" - Mello
by T-sett September 22, 2009
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Optical

His researches extended to almost every branch of physical science, but his most important work was of an optical character.
by Fireshodow March 28, 2016
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