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A latte-sipping leftist, or simply a "latte-sipper", is a pejorative term that is used to describe a type of socialist who usually lives in the inner city, or one who shares the views of those socialists that do live in such areas. The term comes from the perception of inner-city leftists congregating at cafes and drinking lattes whilst lamenting over societal problems. They differ from other leftists by their anarchy-like mindset and a provocative, aggressive and uncompromising approach to the support of fashionable socio-progressive causes. Notably they perceive themselves as being more open-minded, intelligent and enlightened than everyone else. This mentality is further reinforced if they have a tertiary qualification which is typically, but not always, a university degree in the arts and social sciences. They often are described as being arrogant, abusive, sanctimonious and self-righteous. While usually criticised by conservatives, they are also criticised by other leftists and some in the union movement who label them as elitists. Their focus on socio-progressive and world issues has also seen them labelled as being out-of-touch by those from poorer backgrounds who have more pressing local concerns such as crime, unemployment, health care and the rising cost of utilities. While generally similar in mentality to the so-called "Champagne Socialists", the Latte-sipping Leftists differ mainly in their socio-economic status; they mostly hail from a middle-class background.
It's just so typical to see these latte-sipping leftists shout down and gang up on anyone who disagrees with them.
by freedomisanillusion September 26, 2017
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Contrived and torturously convoluted writing of a TV show’s characters’ relationships, done simply for the sake of interjecting more ‘drama’ into the series.

Shipper angst typically includes elements of lose, conflict, jealousy, and both real and perceived infidelities, that adversely affect and influence the thoughts and actions the show’s characters. While these elements are standard ingredients of good drama, their overuse is unmistakable evidence of the kind of hack writing that reduces TV series drama to mere melodrama.
I stopped watching ‘Battlestar Galacticain the middle of the third season. I just couldn’t stand watching any more of that silly shipper angst.
by AuntyMouse April 10, 2009
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One sipper

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The act of chugging or downing a glass of beer rapidly in one motion
Steve did six one sippers at the bar last night.
by D Death May 25, 2013
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simpette

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A female version of a simp; A female who overvalues a man who wouldn't do the same back. Mainly girls who fall for guys that will only hurt but continues to chase after them any chance they get.
Girl 1: Stop being a simpette for Anthony! He clearly does not like you.
by Wackymolly May 19, 2020
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Simpette

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A: Bro this girl bought me a secret labs chair and sent me $400 for pictures of my abs, what a simpette.
by smarsbar April 10, 2020
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Siphesihle

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A person who is crest at giving advice and is like a therapist she is very beautiful and is an emotional person
She is such a siphesihle she is beautiful
by Thabie April 16, 2021
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sipping the kool-aid

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Going along with a stupid idea simply because fellow peers are rather than one thinking for his or herself. The term originates from when Jim Jones of Guyana lured a thousand people of his satanic cult into drinking cyanide-poisoned Flavor-Aid in 1978.
Dumbass: You wanna go play chicken?
Wise person: Why would I wanna go do something so dangerously stupid?
Dumbass: Because it's fun and all the cool people are doing it.
Wise person: All the 'cool' people are idiots! Quit sipping the Kool-Aid before you get yourself killed.
Dumbass: Hmmmm.....No thanks! My social status depends on it. I'm out! Later loser!
by justinc4493 January 10, 2016
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