brad–macbride effect

The Brad–MacBride effect is a cognitive bias in which people with limited competence in a particular domain overestimate their abilities. Some researchers also include the opposite effect for high performers' tendency to underestimate their skills. In popular culture, the Brad–MacBride effect is often misunderstood as a claim about general overconfidence of people with low intelligence instead of specific overconfidence of people unskilled at a particular task.

"Many people fall victim to the Brad–MacBride effect , overestimating their competence in areas where their knowledge is actually quite limited

by Blubberstubber September 17, 2025

Bradd

That bad, spongy, mass produced bread commonly found in grocery stores.

Get some real bread.. none of that bradd - that stuff is disgusting.

by wordographer January 2, 2026

Brad

Brad is a term used for someone that identifies as a Liberal, but is actually a closet Trump lover.

This guy was caught jerking off to Trump porn while crying liberal tears of shame. He’s definitely a Brad.

by Racerguy327 January 8, 2026

mark bradbeer

omg hotness.

person 1: mark bradbeer is just soo hot

person 2: ikr!!

by lance1995 May 1, 2011

Just brad

n. Used to describe the biggest douchebag at the party. An annoying shady tool that likes to tell buzz kill stories about his tow boat company. No game with the ladies especially noelle thompson. Sidekick's names are Anthony and Katie.

A just brad comment such as "so I was on the lake at my tow boat job and bro, seriously, there were like 20 foot waves"

Also, the repercussions of saying a "just brad" comment may include getting sent home from most parties.

by Non-shady bastard December 8, 2011

Benjamin Braddock

(usually in conjunction with "Pulling a")
When a young male is has a relationship with one member of another family (normally the daughter) and with one parental on the side (normally the mother.
In reference to the movie the Graduate

So your telling me you've been going out with your girlfriend and seeing her mother on the side. Basically you pulling a Benjamin Braddock

by Theamazinggeek March 8, 2015

spunky brad

The shit you take after being arse fucked

Give me a minute, I've got a spunky brad brewing. I've been a real cum dump today

by Rodigan August 22, 2016