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Uncanny Valley

First theorized by Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori in 1970, the Uncanny Valley basically states that the closer a robot or other nonhuman entity gets to resembling a human, the more humans will like and empathize with it.

However, there is a point in development where humans instead become strongly repulsed by the barely-human robot/entity. Fortunately, this effect fades as the robot/entity becomes less distinguishable from a human.

Although hotly debated, the theory is present in many sci-fi movies and the like, and has been used to explain people's reactions to some computer generated characters.
I can't get into "Rumble Roses" because the girls just don't look quite right to me. I guess it's the Uncanny Valley at work.
by Civan August 6, 2006
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Vayda

A completely unique girl. Often stunning and has a great personality. They love to have fun, but at times they are low-key and calm. They are friends with nearly everybody, and if they aren't, they have a good reason behind it. Vayda is probably the coolest person you'll ever meet. Very down to earth and sweet. Charismatic, for sure. You'd be very lucky to meet one. Once you do, never let them go.
Guy 1: Dude, who was that? She was so unique..

Guy 2: Yeah, that was Vayda. She's pretty cool.
by chillmonester98 August 18, 2012
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Wow! She is such a Vaibhavi!
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When the Ukrainian Armed Forces advance on the Ruzzians and what is left over is Vatnik BBQ
The UAF liberated Izum and left a Vatnik BBQ in its path!
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Vapist

Noun.
Origin: Southeastern Pa
Defintion: A person that commonly partakes in the hobby of using a vaporizer, but taking it to extreme measurements of obnoxious banter on the subject. Commonly exhaling large plumes of mango chutney (with a mint twist) air into confined, crowded areas.
You see that guy over there crowding that chick about his new vaporizer? He doesn't even know her. Seems like a vapist to me.
by chrizzlefer December 17, 2014
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Vadge

A vadge is a term used to describe those who take pleasure from the unhappiness of others. If they suspect that someone may be enjoying themselves they will go to extreme lengths to cause unhappiness. Due to their frequent repeated use of the same phrase they are often mistaken as the son of a Plastic John, however a genetic investigation has showed that vadges are not 100% human, but the results of failed test tube experiments.
If left unattended may form SMEGMA,
A toxic fungus.
I was feeling rather happy but I've been vadged and now I feel like shit.

It looks like a vadge, smells like a vadge and sounds like a vadge, luckily I didn't step in it!
by Kung Of The Duckheads March 10, 2019
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