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paragiraffe

A paragiraffe is longer than your average paragraph, and is slightly shorter than an essay. It is technically just a reallly tall paragraph, hence the inclusion of the word 'giraffe'.
Mr. Ephram was indecisive as to whether he wanted his students to write short answers or full out essays on our exams, so he decided to invent an in between option called the paragiraffe.
by satire-pig June 10, 2010
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parasiked

"Para" from the English word "Paragraph", a *long* extract of text. This is used sarcastically within the context suffixed by "siked" (A term used when saying something you don't really mean) to connote. Simply put, Parasiked translates to "Long, not".

Conventionally an insult or descriptor for someone of short stature, it can also be used in contexts of exaggeration of measurements and values.
Women disliked Tom because he was parasiked.
Wow, I said sarcastically, as Tom revealed his parasiked bank account.
by JoshuaDefined January 15, 2022
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Paramistic

Paramistic is the state of being both paranoid and optimistic at the same time.
"Stop staring at me, you cheery person!" "I'm totally Paramistic right now."
by Patrick3252366362457468568 September 9, 2006
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paradigmoclast

A pattern breaker. One who shakes up the status quo. Offshoot of iconoclast.
You showed 'em at the staff meeting, wearing Bermudas and toting a mai tai! You paradigmoclast, you!
by WaliP August 21, 2007
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parasitic twin

In medical circles can refer to twin reversed arterial perfusion, or a subset of conjoint (siamese) twins. Two fetusii develop conjoined, but one (the parasite) does not fully develop and is wholly dependent on his host brother.

In team management refers to a redundant slacker who performs an identical, complete subset of the effort performed by a more capable worker.
a: we have the same job! we're like siamese twins!

b: nah, I do twice as much. you're a parasitic twin
by justsomerandomdude October 14, 2009
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pararhinoxdox

To suggest a conspiracy within a conspiracy.
When discussing conspiracy theories one provides references to support ones claim. A pararhinoxdox is when one party claims the other falsified said references to support their own conspiracy.
by locoevo December 5, 2012
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Paradigm shift

When a person has a significant change in the way they process any given senario psychologically; this process can be driven in a positive light or a rather brutally pessimistic perspective
Anthony has had such a great influence on the team it has caused a paradigm shift in their work ethic, and as a result people are starting to work together.
by austin henry March 23, 2016
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