Gaslighting

The act of going out of one's way to do a simple task, in an overly convoluted way.
The word is said to have originated when the invention of a Gas powered lantern came to be, When in the times, candles were the norm. A person decorating their home with Gas-Lighting, was thought of as deranged, or overly picky.

"Why would you be gaslighting when you could be candlelighting? Such a waste of effort" -Abraham Lincoln. 1998

by Montgomery's Burner August 11, 2022

gaslighting

Its literally not real your just crazy.

“stop gaslighting me!” “Are you insane?”

by hesliterallyme69 October 15, 2022

Gaslighting

You already know what this means, so you should stop pretending you dont.

You know what Gaslighting means, so dont act like you dont.

by yourduckinh July 18, 2023

gaslight

when you have so much gas in the tank of your car and it goes really fast

stop gaslighting me

by Ruggy hoe April 3, 2022

Gaslighting

Trying to turn the truth into a lie right in front of your face

Gaslighting: That light ain't green it's a tinted blue

by Candyrayne527 December 4, 2022

Gaslighting

When Felicia be acting crazy and tries to convince Larry he is crazy.

(Larry) Babe, let's watch this movie. (Felicia) ok. (After movie Larry) That was a good movie. (After movie Felicia) It was really good. I am glad I suggested it. This is being defines as gaslighting.

by Laren Unbell April 4, 2024

Gaslighting

An easily abused buzzword that can be bounced back and forth by irresponsible or otherwise immature people use to deflect blame and accountability. Better off removed from the dictionary for the sake of a functioning society.

Person A: This wouldn't have happened if you didn't quit your job
Person B: How dare you! That's gaslighting! This wouldn't have happened if you didn't quit YOUR job!

by zorakblinks July 14, 2022