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intellectual freedom

a principle that the united states openly advertises, yet does not actually have.
George bush being smart

i bajawed that bitch and then he died on the road
by wefqwerwe May 21, 2005
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Intertextuality

Originally a concept formulated by Julia Kristeva, a member of the Tel Quel group. Intonations of duplicate or concurrent ideas are the basis of meaning within a given concept, especially when there are no rhetorical resonances.
A matchstick horse in 'Bladerunner' symbolically denotes objectivity of life. There is a noticable degree of personal identity shared with only humans and not androids which is expounded through the use of intertextuality.
Semiotic
by cos_nik June 29, 2009
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intellectual chew toy

1) Any concept or topic of discussion occurring primarily to satiate intellectual cravings.

2) Suggestive of any concept or topic of discussion that is excessively intellectual. Oftentimes not grounded in the practicalities of everyday life.
"Yea, I still remember some Immanuel Kant philosophy from school, but I don't such material useful. It's for professors, philosophers, and sophists. Kant's book is just one of many intellectual chew toys."
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closet intellectual

Someone who is smart in their head but finds it difficult to "come out"
I had the perfect comeback for what John said in the afternoon, I wish I wasn't such a closet intellectual.
by girluninterrupted May 14, 2014
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facebook intellectual

A person who constantly and self-seriously engages in pointless arguments about politics, economics, and other public issues on facebook.
Most facebook intellectuals are narcissists who just like to hear themselves talk.
by Rayshaun Mathison February 26, 2015
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Intellectual Wanking

Engaging in an intellectual discussion that has little to do with the key facts of the conversation at hand. The biggest culprits are typically those in senior positions, particularly when they have not understood the facts and want to cover up their lack of knowledge.
You hear that crap CP was coming out with in the meeting? He loves his intellectual wanking !
by Barr Man December 30, 2009
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intellectually

A word with too many "L"s
"I am intellectually superior to you bro" "do you know how many "L"s are in intellectually bro?"
"uh 11" "Get out of my presence"
by Spidercarlos January 9, 2019
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