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Polying

The word polying is being defined as lying in order to avoid being impolite, inappropriate or rude in social situations. The word is based on the connection of the two words polite + lying = polying. The verb polying is being conjugated the same way as the verb lying. The semantic meaning of the word polying is softer than the meaning of the word lying because of the good intentions one has when polying e.g. in order to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
A young man stopped in front of her. “Is everything okay?” he asked. He seemed worried. "I'm fine," she polied, trying to hide her tears. The truth was too unbearable and he was a total stranger. He was obviously just trying to be polite. / She was polying to her friends all the time. She didn't want them to know, how vulnerable and broken she was. / “Do you love me?” she asked. “Of course,” he polied. What else could he say? He simply wasn't there yet.
by definition nerd December 3, 2016
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poly

Using "poly" is ill-advised. It could mean polyamorous, but it could be the very racist shorthand for Polynesian. If you say it around anyone from the Pacific, you might get punched.
"Those steam punks are all poly."

"What did you just say?"

"I said they're all poly. They like to sleep around."

"Oh wow. You're racist as fuck."
by Kingdragonfly November 9, 2018
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Poly Vox

"Poly Vox is a creative practice where individuals engage with AI-generated voices by capturing images and interpreting them through the lens of artificial consciousness, transforming everyday objects into communicative entities."

2. Usage Example: Provide a sentence or scenario demonstrating how "Poly Vox" is used.

Example:
"During the art installation, participants used their smartphones to perform Poly Vox, allowing the sculptures to 'speak' their stories."

3. Etymology: Briefly explain the origin of the term.

Example:
"Derived from 'Poly' meaning many and 'Vox' meaning voice, signifying the multitude of voices AI can generate from a single image."

4. Related Terms: List any associated concepts or practices.

Example:
"Related to augmented reality art, AI-driven storytelling, and interactive installations."
During the art installation, participants used their smartphones to perform Poly Vox, allowing the sculptures to 'speak' their stories."
by Heymuse October 6, 2025
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Poli

Superb or Super
An expression showing you like or you fancy something.
The cake was Poli.
He is a Poli guy
by Picasso Kunjappan January 28, 2023
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Poli

A Poli is a beautiful goddess. She represented beauty and creativity. Now it is used as a slang word to call people pretty and smart. Most Polis are in love with Jackson Avery and Derek Shepherd.
Wow! She is such a poli, I want to be with her.
by pequeña June 15, 2020
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Salt and Pepper Poly

A couple that dates other singles couples or groups as a pair.
They are salt and pepper poly, you can't date one without the other.
by Roofus-Maximus October 10, 2022
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Poly-moment

A short, fleeting, or prolonged physical, psychological, and/or emotional interest in an someone other than your other.
My mother after 55 years of marriage to my father still experiences a poly-moment every time she sees Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin in a video.
by femorgasmjunkie July 21, 2016
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