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Nandan

An action or decision so obviously dumb, illogical, or clueless that it almost defies explanation.
"Tui nandan mi korish na" in Bengali. Meaning " don't do something stupid"
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Nandan

ˈnʌn.dən (noun, informal)

Meaning:
An action or decision so obviously dumb, illogical, or clueless that it almost defies explanation.

Usage:
"Trying to microwave a metal spoon was a total nandan."

Origin:
"Ami toke dile tui ki kore janbi ami toke diyechi"

Synonyms:
blunder, facepalm, fail, brainfart, misstep

Antonyms:
masterstroke, genius move, insight, brilliance
Tui nandan mi korish na anish
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Neanderthalism

Pronunciation:
/ˈni .æn.dər.ˌθæl.ɪ.zəm/
(NEE-an-der-THAL-izm)

Definition:
1. The state or practice of tapping into raw, instinct-driven energy; expressing oneself in a primal, unrefined, untamed way.
2. Creativity, emotion, or behavior stripped of social rules, logic, or polish; letting pure bodily expression dominate thought or action.
3. A deliberate embrace of ancient, almost pre-human intensity in art, movement, sound, or life—an uncaged channeling of primal forces.

Etymology:
Derived from Neanderthal, the extinct human species known for their raw physicality and survival instincts, with the suffix -ism indicating a practice or philosophy. The word captures the idea of consciously accessing primal, unrefined human instincts as a method of expression or creation.

Why it’s important:
Modern life often dulls instinct and suppresses raw energy in favor of civility and polish. Neanderthalism fills the gap between mundane behavior and unfiltered, primal authenticity—it’s the tool for creators, performers, and thinkers who want to harness pure, bodily, instinctive power.
“The vocalist abandoned all syntax, letting their inner neanderthalism roar through the speakers.”

“Some days, I just need to embrace neanderthalism and smash through the rules holding me back.”
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spontaneous neanderthalism

The process by which an ofspring from a nice family becomes a jerk.
Joel's mom is so nice, but he's such a bigot. Must be a case of spontaneous neanderthalism.
by JavaJaneOhio August 12, 2010
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Spiraling Neanderthal

When you fuck a redhead on her period.
This chick I banged last night was the worst Spiraling Neanderthal I have ever done!
by KaneKewl November 4, 2011
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Neo-Neanderthal

The kind of people (both male and female), who instinctively only care about breeding with a cute/attractive counterpart. They are usually not very well educated and spend their time in bars scouting for potential victims of their blissful ignorance on using others.
"Dude, check out that guy jumping through that group of fine girls..."
"Yeah mate! She's a total neo-neanderthal!"
by Thedoragon November 24, 2017
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Slutty neanderthal

A female whose brain functions at a bit of a primitive pace, with the exception of her thoughts bout takin the dick, she is up to times on that subject.
I tell you what. ....that Emily has some quirky ways bout her, but her being a slutty neanderthal has had its advantages. ...she makes me do things i been scared to ask other girls to try
by Genious817adam November 7, 2019
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