Like an ostentation of peacocks, a murder of crows, or a parliament of owls, a pretension of hipsters is a simple and elegant term for a grouping of one of the more annoying self-referential and self-satisfied demographics in the history of demographics. Pretensions of hipsters can be found combing through old record stores in search of vinyl, hitting cool overpriced urban thrift stores, hanging for hours at local coffee shops, and, either performing in, or standing in line to listen to, a band of other hipsters with unfortunate facial hair, playing quasi-folky/blue grass inspired, unidentifiable something or other. There will be a banjo player.
Although pretensions of hipsters set up residence in cool and edgy neighborhoods such as Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and San Francisco's Mission District, where they can be spotted unabashedly overstating their cultural significance, they will have most likely arrived, trust funds in tow, during the second or third wave of gentrification, well after the hard-core artists have done the difficult work of staking out a claim in a relatively inexpensive if shady neighborhood, with no coffee shops, just delis and bodegas, with burnt coffee to go.
Although pretensions of hipsters set up residence in cool and edgy neighborhoods such as Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and San Francisco's Mission District, where they can be spotted unabashedly overstating their cultural significance, they will have most likely arrived, trust funds in tow, during the second or third wave of gentrification, well after the hard-core artists have done the difficult work of staking out a claim in a relatively inexpensive if shady neighborhood, with no coffee shops, just delis and bodegas, with burnt coffee to go.
"Look honey, a pretension of hipsters just arrived in our neighborhood."
"Glad I didn't throw out my stove pipe hat."
"Glad I didn't throw out my stove pipe hat."
by AngWS0522 April 30, 2014
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"Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary."
"Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary."
Hey have you heard that "under no pretext" quote by Reagan? Crazy shit.
Naww man you got it all wrong, that quote is from Karl Marx.
Naww man you got it all wrong, that quote is from Karl Marx.
by Sir Vyvin December 7, 2021
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There are way too many preteens on here writing a definition for it so here's a real one:
A preteen is someone from ages 9-12
thats it. Thats literally it. No one is talking about stereotypes. A preteen is someone 9-12. The End.
A preteen is someone from ages 9-12
thats it. Thats literally it. No one is talking about stereotypes. A preteen is someone 9-12. The End.
by vilit February 18, 2021
Get the preteen mug.Behaving in an attention-seeking manner via presenting oneself on the surface as being intelligent, provocative, important, avant-garde, humorous or significant, yet harboring ulterior motives, typically involving some form of personal gratification or material gain (e.g. advancement in social status, career, wealth, etc.).
Note that using this word is often conflated to be a pretentious act in and of itself, as this word is frequently used as a way to easily discredit people, works of art, ideas or statements while simultaneously boosting one's own status.
Note that using this word is often conflated to be a pretentious act in and of itself, as this word is frequently used as a way to easily discredit people, works of art, ideas or statements while simultaneously boosting one's own status.
"I used to think they were a smart, edgy, fun group of people to hang out with... but as soon as they realized I didn't have anything to offer them in terms of getting more publicity or a book deal or an art gallery gig, they stopped talking to me. I don't even know why I try to be their friend anymore! Pretentious twits."
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Dude #1: "I really like the Three Stooges!"
Dude #2: "Whatever, they're so pretentious."
Dude #1: "Do you even know what that word means?"
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Dude #1: "I really like the Three Stooges!"
Dude #2: "Whatever, they're so pretentious."
Dude #1: "Do you even know what that word means?"
by Buster Foodcube December 15, 2011
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by jester66 March 5, 2013
Get the Pretendance mug.A Pretend Palfie, is a Palfie (Selfie with a pal, or pals) but taken of yourself with a non-real face!
i.e. An example could be a mobile photo of you and a famous face on a poster. (Instant Fan!).
Or get extra creative and daring! Take a photo of yourself together with an image (face) from the back of someones t-shirt! OR go into stores and take a photo with you and shop displays, mannequins etc...
Subjects can be sculptures, paintings in galleries, graphic images of faces, shop displays and products, mannequins; Other places to look can be bars, clubs, buses, subways, hospitals, at work, your favourite convention etc... ;)
A non-real face can be human or non human - No rules as long as you make it a 'pretend' Palfie.
Upload to Instagram and Twitter etc and share your adventures!
i.e. An example could be a mobile photo of you and a famous face on a poster. (Instant Fan!).
Or get extra creative and daring! Take a photo of yourself together with an image (face) from the back of someones t-shirt! OR go into stores and take a photo with you and shop displays, mannequins etc...
Subjects can be sculptures, paintings in galleries, graphic images of faces, shop displays and products, mannequins; Other places to look can be bars, clubs, buses, subways, hospitals, at work, your favourite convention etc... ;)
A non-real face can be human or non human - No rules as long as you make it a 'pretend' Palfie.
Upload to Instagram and Twitter etc and share your adventures!
"Check this Pretend Palfie of me and Justin Bieber (Poster) Oh! it was amazing meeting him!"
"Pretend Palfie with freaky shop display!"
"Me and a lions face in a #pretendpalfie from the back on this guy's t-shirt!"
"Pretend Palfie with freaky shop display!"
"Me and a lions face in a #pretendpalfie from the back on this guy's t-shirt!"
by SocialJam May 27, 2014
Get the Pretend Palfie mug.A meme originating from /com/ that depicts two males, one feminine, one regular. While the feminine one comes onto the boy,saying he can dress up as a favorite character and have sex with him, he will either reject it- bad ending- or accept it- good ending. There isn't much of these comics and they are hard to find. But can be found at the the Encyclopedia Dramatica page of it.
Bad ending:Guy 1: Man I sure love haruhi
Guy 2: Ya know I could dress up like her for you...
Guy1:.....Gtfo
Good ending:Guy 1: Haruhi is the best
Guy2: Yeah, my hair kind of looks like hers, eh?
:Buttsecks:
Even if your balls don't touch, a game of pretend will make you gay.
Guy 2: Ya know I could dress up like her for you...
Guy1:.....Gtfo
Good ending:Guy 1: Haruhi is the best
Guy2: Yeah, my hair kind of looks like hers, eh?
:Buttsecks:
Even if your balls don't touch, a game of pretend will make you gay.
by EDS9000 April 28, 2010
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