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Optatory

When something is mandatory, but is not enforced, it becomes Optatory.
Stan missed the project meeting this morning, I guess he thought it was optatory.
by justananalyst May 8, 2018
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Optic nerve blocking

To block someone/something from your field of vision. There is a possibility that you can still hear them but it comes in the form of sounds that remind you of them.
SQUIP: It's called optic nerve blocking. I have been blocking Michael from your field of vision.
by pinkberryy August 17, 2020
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OptiFine

1. A minecraft mod that makes minecraft look the way God intended.
2. A minecraft mod which blinds you every time you in the direction of the sun.
Have you tried out OptiFine yet? It blinded me so now I don't have to look at the new emerald textures!
by Chazzaaaa February 12, 2021
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Optimalternative

When you see somebody doing something or acting some way and you want to do/be just the opposite.
Sunny was so sweet deciding that she would be optimalternative in her behavior as a reverse inspiration caused by the shenanigans she witnessed.
by RayRayBeLove2020 July 23, 2021
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Best Option

A pompous ass that proclaims he can do something, which far exceeds any capabilities he really has. This usually occurs in a person who has an inflated ego and has been drinking heavily. When he attempts to backup his talk, he fails miserably and is a complete embarrassment.
Oh, you need someone on your team for beach volleyball? The rest of these guys suck. I could've been on the Olympic team if I wanted, so it's pretty obvious that you should choose me. I'm your "Best Option"!
by Bottoms Up! February 6, 2010
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Russian Optimism

(noun) The act of finding the (barely) upside in a terrible situation. Usually used in a oxymoron type of way.
"Did you know that Detroit has twice the murder rate of Iraq?" asked Ben. "Here's the bright side, this means that Iraq, is halfway to democracy. This also means that if you live in Detroit, join the U.S. Army and get deployed to Iraq, your chances for survival just doubled. That's Russian Optimism."
by beeenjammin December 30, 2014
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Cautiously Optimistic

Patrick coined the phrase cautiously optimistic while dreaming of winning the lotto
by Peter31731 April 17, 2019
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