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Ad Hominem

Originally from the Latin meaning - "argument to the man", "argument against the man".

Now meaning Argument against what a person has posted via the net and brought about by Psychological projection as to the person hidden behind the Computer Screen and On-line Identity.

Can also be seen as an idiotic lack of appreciation of Netiquette and also gross self absorption by the reader/responder.
"Dear @$£*&% I read your post and am shocked by the Ad Hominem way you respond to reasonable dialog in this forum.... etc etc."
by The BloomingPouf October 1, 2008
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Chad hominem

Similar to an ad hominem, a Chad hominem is an argumentative fallacy whereby one challenges another's masculinity.
Examples of a Chad hominem:

Chad: "That's a really great point you just made - but do you even lift, bro??

Joe: "The reason I’m running is because I’ve been around a long time and I know more than most people know and I can get things done. You want to check my shape, let’s do push-ups together. Let’s run. Let’s do whatever you want to do.”
by Ru$h February 6, 2022
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hominoobs

Exactly what they sound like. Male breasts.
My dad has got some serious hominoobs going on.
by goobaloob July 13, 2012
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Hominoes

Snacks and refreshments at an unsanctioned, unchaperoned, sober pool party.
“Who’s bringing the hominoes to the Grand today?”
by Princess BraidsaLot May 31, 2022
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hominoes

An unsanctioned snack brought to sober social events, such as a pool party.
Who’s bringing the hominoes to the Grand today? I hope Steve doesn’t find out.
by Princess BraidsaLot June 3, 2022
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Bad hominem

A person who is so bad that they deserve ad hominem attacks.
“You can’t say that. It’s an ad hominem attack

“Yeah, but he’s a bad hominem.”
by DrunkOctopuswants2fightu October 27, 2021
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straw hominem

Combination of strawman and ad hominem. A form of logical fallacy in which one misrepresents one's opponent's argument as a premise that is not only not held by the opponent but so absurd that obviously no rational person would hold it.
"You Republicans only oppose abortion because you want to control women's bodies!"
"Straw hominem, we just don't think you should be allowed to commit murder for no reason."
by Sadie Enward October 27, 2021
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