false memory syndrome

A condition in which a person's identity and interpersonal relationships are centered around a memory of traumatic experience which is objectively false but in which the person strongly believes. Note that the syndrome is not characterized by false memories as such. We all have memories that are inaccurate. Rather, the syndrome may be diagnosed when the memory is so deeply ingrained that it orients the individual's entire personality and lifestyle, in turn disrupting all sorts of other adaptive behavior. The analogy to personality disorder is intentional. False Memory Syndrome is especially destructive because the person assiduously avoids confrontation with any evidence that might challenge the memory. Thus it takes on a life of its own, encapsulated and resistant to correction. The person may become so focused on memory that he or she may be effectively distracted from coping with the real problems in his or her life. (J. Kihlstrom)

She believed that she had been abused by satanists over many years, until she found that she had been suffering from False Memory Syndrome.

by Lloyd February 25, 2004

Memory biter

To claim a memory as your own, and pretend you were there when it/they happened when it's very clear that you weren't there.

*talking about the canucks*
"Memory Biter"Guy 1: Yo man I remember when Kirk Mclean made that amazing save in the 94 stanley cup finals

Guy 2:....dude what the hell are you saying, you were born in 93..

*talking about a party*
Guy 1: Buddddddy that party was SICK, i got soooooooooo SMASHED

Guy 2: You weren't even invited man..

by Pseudonym1111z June 21, 2011

memely

Adv.

To have the characteristics of a meme, or to act like a meme.

Faisal was being really dank, and therefore, memely.

by xxxmlgproxxx August 7, 2016

Memory Lane

A place in time when your dreams became a reality.

Memory Lane .The first day of spring, breezy night, standing under an awning with the Queen of Hearts rolling on your tongue... thinking to yourself, "damn this ice cream is good"!

by #MemoryLane March 11, 2020

Memory

She got hips, she got a good form, a lot of ass, don't need to have more, shawty short and cute

Guy 1: Ayoo look at shawty over there.
Guy 2: Wuhgg!, you talking about her?
Guy 1: Yessir, she caught my eye.
Guy 2: She looking like a memory shuuu!

by Certified.ski December 31, 2020

cinematic memory

The varying ability to recall what is seen on screen, be it film, television, or computer.

While Lara only saw Zoolander once, her cinematic memory allowed her to remember specific scenes and dialogs with accuracy.

by watermammal January 22, 2009

Movie Memory

when you are telling a story about your life when suddenly you realize that it was derived from a show or movie. NOT YOUR OWN LIFE. usually occurs within a person who has "no life"

Brad: hey dude, one time i had a crush on this girl named mary and i was at her house on prom night and got my penis caught in my zipper while i was...wait...nevermind, that was from the movie "all about mary".

Chad: Wow Brad, havin a bad case of Movie Memory? You really need to get a life!

by NatGrimace July 4, 2009