greed-ism

the pursuit of individual goals associated with excessive and unequal ownership, use or hoarding of wealth or resources with disregard for the damaging effects on other individuals, communities, organizations, society as a whole or the planet. Greedism is associated with the the philosophy of " greed is good " articulated by the character of Gordan Gecko in the movie " Wall Street" It underlies the Global Economic Downturn and the behaviour of individuals and organizations associated with it. See also racism, sexism, colonialism

Bernie Sanders has indicated the greed-ism which underlies Wall St. Greed-ism operates like racism and sexism to unfairly distribute power and resources but now based on ideology rather than race or gender.

by Languaging June 9, 2016

ennit-ism

The methods, behaviours and attitudes which are characteristic of the brand of urban thug whose daily interactions and utterances are liberally salted with the word "ennit"

a source of intense irritation for my friend, a shop-keeper in Sparkhill, Birmingham, is the high degree of ennit-ism, stupidity and thugish-ness encountered during his daily interactions with customers.

by Jen S Cuthbert September 28, 2017

BakiBaki-ism

Bakibaki-ism is the religion in which we praise our Lord Tendo Satori 🛐👹. We pray each day with our holy song written by Satori and BAKI 🛐 BAKI 🛐👹.

Person A: Hey I'm converting to Bakibaki-ism.
Person B: That's great news too! BAKI 🛐 BAKI 🛐👹

by Mylo November 2, 2020

da ism

noun
1. Ability to pick up members of the opposite sex.

2. General complement.

1. "Greg sure has the ism"

2. "You got da ism, baby!

by Greg April 18, 2005

Vicki-ism

Information from the great guru Vicki. Witty remark, comment or sageful advice. Words to live by.

I just feel empty without my Vicki-ism today.

by Virginia Shortbus February 3, 2010

Ginger-ism

When Someone discriminates against someone who has ginger hair, or drinks ginger beer/ale to the extreme. Cases have been known where gingers have been placed in a ring, and have a shouting contest at each other. This is known as Ginge-bating. Being called Ginger can also be seen as an insult, and is usually shouted to someone who is not ginger.

"Hey! He's got Ginger pubes!!!" is a good example of Ginger-ism

by Roobarb January 7, 2007

zoe-isms

words made up and used by celebrity stylist rachel zoe. they include

"shut it down"
"thats bananas"
"i die"

zoe-isms used in one sentence
"omg that dress is bananas! i die. blaike. i die. seriously if jo wears this she would totally shut it down."

by kzizzlepootytangaliciousness May 4, 2009