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Reductio Ad Absurdum

Reductio Ad Absurdum (Latin for "reduction to absurdity") is a logical argument that refutes a statement by proving that the premise would lead to a logically absurd and ridiculous conclusion.

Another great phrase to use against flat-earthers and other conspiracy nutjobs alike.
Flat-earther: THE EARTH IS FLAT!!!!

Me, an intellectual: Oh yeah, then explain how nobody has ever fallen off the edge of the earth. Reductio Ad Absurdum.
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian October 30, 2021
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abuse

To use something excessively.
by Junior January 17, 2005
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Abused

Joseph Stalin's kids.
Urban Dictionary abused most of it's definitions
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Mod abuse

When a moderator or administrator abuses his (or her but let's be honest, it's usually a guy) powers to rule over other people and suppress their posts. Usually done by websites that promote bad moderation teams eg. GameFAQs.
Error1355: I like this game
Poster 1: I don't like it
Error1355: *moderates post, gives 3KL* mod abuse
Everyone: Wow, Error is a complete faggot.
by blazeypoo August 31, 2013
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Total Abuse Girls

Total Abuse Girl also shorted to TAG. Its a group of females originating in Luton in the UK. A band of hard drinking females who grace the badlands of Luton town center every weekend. Its leader known only as "Brown" can be heard from miles around shouting the call of the TAGS's, (thought to be Minge) from the top of the Farley mountain.
We're the Total Abuse Girls. We love Charlie Browns and that DJ in Yates.
by Freckle face May 29, 2008
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abur

A Spanish word used like 'aloha' is for 'hello' & 'good-bye'. So long. Be cool. Take it easy.
You see your friend across the street & make eye contact. Oops, no time to talk, so you give him/her a nod of your head and say "Abur!"
by lunasoul July 2, 2006
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animal abuser

A sad condition that occurs after pissing off your wife or girlfriend really bad! Case studies show men are most likely to commit animal abuse soon after the "you're cut off" time begins. Effects seems to be acutely focused. Men routinely catagorize themselves in several specific groups. These men are engaging in acts of Spanking The Monkey, Choking The Chicken, Whacking The Weasel, Flogging the Dolphin, and new recent reports demonstrate cross species abuse. Some have now begun to Beat One Eyed Willy, until he finally gets mad and spits on them.
(caller to friend) Dude! I forgot our anniversary ... ... ... again! Third time! What am I going to do?
(friend) ... ... ... ... um, ... ... ... um, ... ...
(caller to friend) Do you have a chicken, or any Sea Monkeys?
(friend) -long pause- Um, Willy want's to know if your OK?
(caller to friend) ... No ... I've become an animal abuser!
(friend) -muffled voice- Willy ... He wants to talk to you.
by LayItOnYou March 20, 2007
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