selective debt

When a person says they dont have enough money to pay bills, but go out and spend tons of money on luxury items

Tim: You're $5,000 in the hole on bills

Sarah: I know, but check out my new louis vuitton!!

Tim: You need to stop with this selective debt problem of yours...

by weorujahg January 22, 2010

Selective listening

The act of choosing what one one not only hears but is actually listening

Juicy. My canine soulmate ,is , the best of selective listening.

by Joplynne April 30, 2019

Selective Usage

An object that only works when it wants to work

My Juul has selective usage man, it's old and I totally need to buy a new one.

by RainStick June 8, 2019

Alliance Selection

Selection of teams for a tournament, originally spawned from the FIRST robotics competition, but can be used for any sport.

"The NCAA college basketball alliance selection is tomorrow!"
"Sweet! I can't wait to watch that!"

by SHG10 March 13, 2010

natural selection

when an event occurs naturally, especially involving animals

John: I hit and killed a deer today.
Paul: I think that's illegal.
John: How? Isn't it natural selection anyway? I naturally hit it?

by WiseElf October 12, 2015

Selective Autism

Selective Autism is the act of choosing to ignore sarcasm and nuance for the sole purpose of feigning outrage.

Social Justice Warrior: I have a friend who babysits for a couple with an autistic kid, and I find your use of the term "Selective Autism" to be very insensitive.

by FrogLegStew May 1, 2019

selective knowledge

just like 'selective hearing', but with regards to having knowledge. Admitting or not, to having that knowledge, as one seems fit.

Linda was trained on each part of her new job. However, she forgot part B, so she claims she wasn't trained for it. She's using 'selective knowledge' to cover her ass.

by MugWumpy November 14, 2010