internal body armor

Another name for breast implants. Especially applied to bolt-ons due to their kevlar-like hardness, as if the woman has a bulletproof vest permanently attached.

"Rob, look at this girl...are they natural?"

"Nahhh. She's got internal body armor, for sure."

by Onionhead01 May 19, 2024

internal trade

an incoming trade from another country

America and the UK were doing an internal trade

by egg_boii May 28, 2024

internalized ableism

It’s not funny, so look it up on Google.

Me (a wheelchair bound man): I’m disabled and I hate myself.
Google: You have internalized ableism.

by anonymous June 6, 2024

Internal locus of control

The problem with these types of people is that ignore the fact that there are 9 billion extrenal loci of control either working with or against you are all times.

Hym "Internal locus of control or no, it isn't incumbent on me to exist alongside a surveillance apparatus just so that you can feel better about the fact that there is nothing you can do to stop me from murdering your kids. You don't feel that you have to intervene, but you only have 2 options. I'm just not going to allow you to get away with it. I will punish non-intervention. Every day that passes makes the only recourse you have less effective. If you want to hold someone accountable, do it to the people who's job it is to do what you aren't willing to do. Otherwise, go fuck yourself retard. If you wait until you're on the other side of it, it will be to late. If you see what is happening to me, you will have just as much recourse as I do."

by Hym Iam June 13, 2024

Internal Aletheic Bioluminescence Proprium

Internal Aletheic Bioluminescence Proprium (IABP): The innate, self-sustaining ability to perceive, express, and embody one’s deepest truth. Derived from the Greek word aletheia (truth), the Latin proprium (representing the unique, intrinsic essence of an individual), and bioluminescence (the capacity for self-generated light), IABP symbolizes the inner radiance that illuminates and reveals a person's authentic self. It represents the unchanging core that is uniquely theirs, transcending external influences such as societal expectations, validation, or cultural norms. IABP is the luminous force that guides one toward the realization of their fullest potential, serving as a constant source of clarity and authenticity. It underscores that true expression and self-realization are rooted in an unwavering connection to one’s inner truth, independent of external pressures.

In moments of deep introspection, she experienced an awakening of her Internal Aletheic Bioluminescence Proprium, where the truths of her innermost self illuminated the darkness of her past, guiding her toward a more authentic existence.

by Artem Ovsepian January 22, 2025

Internal and External Ecology Theory

The study of a community's dual ecological environments. Internal ecology refers to the dynamics of relationships, roles, niches, and resource distribution within the community—its social ecosystem. External ecology is the community's relationship with its physical environment and other surrounding communities. The theory examines how changes in one ecology (e.g., external climate change) force adaptations in the other (internal social structure).

Example: A fishing village faces an external ecological shift: fish stocks collapse. Internal and External Ecology Theory analyzes how this forces a change in the internal ecology: the social role of "fisher" shrinks, new niches like "aquaculturist" or "tourist guide" emerge, and power dynamics shift away from fishing families. The two ecologies are in constant, stressful dialogue.

by Dumuabzu February 5, 2026

Internal and External Variables

A term from research methodology referring to the factors that can influence a study's results, specifically highlighting the gap between controlled experiments and messy reality. Internal Variables are the conditions carefully managed inside the study—the specific lighting, the homogeneous participant pool, the standardized instructions. External Variables are the chaotic, real-world factors that exist outside the lab—distractions, peer pressure, lack of sleep, economic stress, and the general unpredictability of life. A study's failure often comes from perfectly controlling the Internal Variables while completely ignoring the External ones that actually drive behavior in the wild.

Internal and External Variables "That study proving people prefer classical music for focus is a joke. They controlled for every Internal Variable in a soundproof room. But they ignored the External Variables: my neighbor's barking dog, my phone buzzing, and the existential dread of my unanswered emails. The lab is not reality."

by Dumu The Void February 21, 2026