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Imprinting

Psychologically speaking, imprinting is when a younger person (typically a child) follows in the footsteps of the first person they interact with early in their life. It could be their mother, big brother or big sister. When the child views that person as their role model, they have essentially imprinted onto them. The said child fantasizes about being like their role model, being intimate with their role model (e.g. hugging), and willing to do anything they ask. This happens not only in humans but also in animals (e.g. baby chicks following and copying their mother duck after hatching).

Going off of that, you could say that in general, imprinting is the act of looking up to a person and viewing them as their idol, often to an excessive and subservient degree.
Imprinting often happens when you crush on someone for the first time. You just wanna be like them, be with them, and have everything to do with them. When they're put in the same group as you, you suddenly feel a strong sense of devotion. That is the essence of imprinting.
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian February 2, 2022
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Imprinti

A person who has been imprinted. It is a deep subconscious emotional and physical connection between two people. The connection is very difficult to break and the love they experience is profound and unconditional.
Nothing can prepare you for the feelings you get once you are an imprinti. You literally have tunnel vision.
by mallugirl22 September 6, 2023
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Inprint

"Inprint" (noun): A specialised technique in textile art and embroidery, involving the meticulous application of intricate designs, patterns, or images onto polyester or rayon thread, creating a visually appealing and textured surface, often utilised in the production of ornate textiles, garments, or decorative items.

Alternative to embroidered/machine embroidery
How much did it cost to inprint (noun) that?
It's cheaper to inprint (verb) our names on the jerseys than screen-printing it.

Inprint (noun): A specialised technique in textile art and embroidery, involving the meticulous application of intricate designs, patterns, or images onto polyester or rayon thread, creating a visually appealing and textured surface, often utilised in the production of ornate textiles, garments, or decorative items.
by MgNus October 22, 2023
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Imprented

When a pregnant person imprints on other people.
The woman imprented the thought of double rainbows in my mind.
by TheSpaghetto February 11, 2017
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Imprist

a woman who claims a man doesn't have a crotch.
Woman: You don't have a crotch because you have a dick.

Man: I have have a crotch you imprist.
by contradictory freedom February 7, 2008
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imprints

He who prints for a professional use.
Imprints(em prints) alot of photo's I reckon he's a professional.
by Michael H. May 14, 2005
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Imprints

An ML noob that became a super swaggy pro and now everyone loves him. He is also the son of an epic gamer named Trapz
Woah is that Imprints? He must get so many girls with his pro ML skills.
by ImprintsML August 17, 2021
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