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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
mugGet the Gaslightingmug.

gaslight

when you have so much gas in the tank of your car and it goes really fast
by Ruggy hoe April 3, 2022
mugGet the gaslightmug.

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
mugGet the Gaslightingmug.

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