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Phronism

A standard English word used in a manner which is deliberately vague or undefined, or defined in a manner which subtly suits the user and varies from the standard English definition.
The ID movement's failure to define, or distinguish the word "information" from the standard dictionary, or Claude Shannon's definition is a Phronism.

The insertion of the word "about" into the definition of Simultaneous is a phronism

"Happening at the same time." is the true definition.

"Happening at "about" the same time" is a phronism
by alloytoo February 27, 2010
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phonisode

1. Digital content viewable only by cell phone, sometimes through limited service providers.

2. A digital short recorded with the video capture capabilites of a cell phone.
1. NBC is considering releasing phonisodes of Lost starting in July.

2. "Have you seen Jenna Fischer's comedic phonisode "10 Things You Don't Know About Women"? It's a real hit!"
by The Teek April 24, 2007
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Phonesmack

The act of randomly smacking someone in the face with your cellphone.
You my friend, have just been phonesmacked.
by Miaed May 6, 2011
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Phonist

Someone who discriminates people who have a different type of phone
Phonists are people who discriminate against people who have a different phone, for example.you pull out your Android phone and someone says “ Ewww androids and Samsungs suck, Apple is better”.

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by Yassssqueenslayyyyyy April 5, 2022
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Pionism

A religious belief that our almight father, Pio the Silent Sleeper created for our leisure. This belief emphasizes the human nature of doing absolutely nothing except sleeping.

When a young believer has passed the test of laziness and procrastination, the word 'pionized' can be expressed.
All hail pionism.
This pionism got me very lazy, I need to start working harder.
Dude I think you just got pionized.
by Justine Beiber December 29, 2014
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Phonesmart

Having knowledge and experience from using a phone.
"Ever since I used my phone to gain knowledge of everything, I have become a Phonesmart."
by CoreX25 March 15, 2023
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