pygmalionism

1. A term referring to a sexual attraction to a statue.

2. A word derived from the Myth of Pygmalion and his prize sculpture that he named Galatea (sleeping love).

In this myth Pygmalion was attempting to create a sculpture of Aphrodite the Goddess of Love. To do this he let his love for the Goddess guide his hands. Unfortunately this had the side effect of making him fall into love with his statue. Aphrodite was moved by this mans efforts, and granted him the gift of his hearts desire. This brought his statue to life so that he and the statue could live happily ever after!

This is Pygmalionism in its original Sense.

by Cledwin October 19, 2006

Pygmachophobia

The fear of boxes, or to be sealed in a box.

OH GOD, IS DAT A BOX?!?! DUDE YOU KNOW I HAVE PYGMACHOPHOBIA!

by eggycheese69 August 20, 2021

Pygmalion Effect

The Pygmalion Effect explains that people tend to perform up to the level that others expect of them. This effect explains why our relationships are usually self-fulfilling prophecies. Once you set expectations for somebody, that person will tend to live up to that expectation, whether it's good or bad.
But the Pygmalion Effect also applies to your personal growth. Your beliefs about yourself impact your actions towards others, which influence their beliefs about you and their actions towards you.

Positive expectations influence performance positively, and negative expectations influence performance negatively. ... In educational circles, this has been termed the Pygmalion Effect, or more colloquially, a self-fulfilling prophecy.

by Pygma November 22, 2021

physma

A lichenized genus of fungus. Also referred to as Physma boryanum as well as very sexy hot. The latter is due to the presence of another wonderful man, whom worships the wonderful Vern Mikkelsen and his queen Millie Bobby Brown.

"Aye man Physma looking real cute right now"
"The fungus looks disgusting."
"Not the fungus retard"

by physma December 18, 2021

Pasmada

A beautiful female who’s decisions aren’t always da brightest

Bbsyllent Dezire Gonzalez is a pasmada.

by Crack542002 January 20, 2020

Pyswaggarus

A swaggy dude who is unfortunately famous for his role in maths, rather than his swag.

Person 1: Wow, he has so much swag.
Person 2: Yeah, he learned it from Pyswaggarus.

by _Anonymous_C_ December 1, 2013

Pyman

An absolute legend, does what he wants, when ever he wants. Professional golfer, professional Fortnite player and professional Roaster

Did you here about Pyman roasting Matsel, it was so fucking heated

by Ha Ha Yeah Man January 21, 2018