distractivity

the activity of distraction from being productive

Joe was caught up in distractivity and not focused on the most important task at hand.

by John Clarke July 13, 2006

distracting from the real issue

When you're getting called out on your bullshit and you need to quickly derail the conversation, accuse your accusers of distracting from the real issue.

"Hey could you stop talking over women?"
"I can't believe you're distracting from the real issue, class. You make me sick."

by Catty McGee July 30, 2017

A Welcome Distraction

A band from El Monte,CA that has heavy metal shred, catchy hooks, and an amazing stage performance. Songs inlclude Fatty Fatty, Allison, Tuesday, and many more.

Rocker A: Dude I went and saw A Welcome Distraction play live. Their guitar player gets off stage and goes out into the crowd. The drummer is kicks a$$, and their singer is all over the stage. It's amazing. The bass and guitar player even start headbanging during some songs.

Lame Rocker: Wait, who?

Rocker A: You know, "You're my Fatty Fatty two by four".

Lame Rocker: Oh yeah.

Rocker A: They rock out. Check out their website.
www.AWelcomeDistractionOfficial.com

Lame Rocker: Says here next show is in two weeks.

Rocker A: We're going. You will not be dissatisfied.

by Phoenix Whistler September 8, 2010

Distractics

Distraction-Tactics

A plan, or series of actions to redirect someone’s attention.

“The government used distractics about aliens, to change the conversation”

by Jaytecx November 3, 2023

distractingly boring

an adjective for something that is so dull and mind-numbing, one cannot actually focus on it for too long

That fourteen-hour-long art film was distractingly boring

by teant December 1, 2010

distractionary

The effects or process of something being a distraction; (distractionary). Reasons for being complacent.

The people are not paying attention to what is going on around them, and some say the blame can be placed on TV's "distractionary" entertainment for this complacency.

by Joe-SendinK9 October 14, 2012

distraction noodle

A object or situational factor that serves as a distraction or diversion from someone or something else that is happening.

"I hate when I see a Cop car at night, at least during the day there is a bunch of distraction noodles so they don't see me".

by redmedicine August 23, 2015