paranickel

One-half of a paradidgem.

It takes twenty paranickels --- or ten paradimes --- to make a paradollar. Da concept --- and da math --- is very simple, so don't make a bleepin' PARADOX about it, or you might need a "pair o' docs" --- or at least a pair o' MEDICS in a milder-case scenario --- to handle said meltdown.

by QuacksO February 1, 2025

Paranight

A paranight is when an abnormality occurs during the night, typically hearing things, seeing things, or abnormal events occurring during the night.

Last night was a total paranight, I kept hearing whispers in the hallway, and my bedroom lights flickered on and off by themselves!

by Plas-sucks-at-the-dictionary February 9, 2025

Paranime

Animation created outside Japan that deliberately adopts the visual style, storytelling methods, or production sensibilities of anime, but has no direct roots in Japanese studios, creators, or source material.
Examples: Canon Busters, Castlevania, Devil may cry (Netflix series), Lord of Mysteries

In short:
Anime’s twin that grew up outside Japan.

Personal note:
Coined as a universal term to clearly separate anime (Japanese animation) from anime-inspired works made in other countries. “Paranime” comes from para- (parallel) + anime, meaning it runs alongside anime without being the same.

Friend: “Bro, Castlevania is the best anime ever.”
Me: “It can’t, because it’s not even an anime—it’s paranime.”

by UmbrellaReviewer37 September 5, 2025

Pardanians

Large group of evangelicals searching for hints, while trying to not get lost in a big city.

Look at this group of pardanians trying to find the right place

by Someone3548 December 13, 2025