anchoring effect

The anchoring effect is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual's judgments or decisions are influenced by a reference point or "anchor" which can be completely irrelevant, e.g. the status symbol gained by owning an iPhone on your hand.

With anchoring effect, if a person sees a luxury item priced high first, they may perceive a subsequent similar item as a bargain, even if the latter is still expensive.

by Emotional Cruiser October 5, 2025

Shit Anchor

When you feel compelled to do something but are anchored in place by the fact you are taking a dump or cleaning your rectum.

Bob: "Are you going to run up here and get your dog off my front porch?"
Me: "I would but I just cast off my shit anchor."
Bob: "Well hell, I understand, see you in about 3 hours."

by membersmarktp1 September 12, 2014

Team Anchor

A person who holds the team together through rough times.

I’m the team anchor.

by Skate_fast_eat_ass__ December 13, 2019

cat anchored

when a person is sitting down and they can not move because it will disturb a cat that is comfortable or asleep on them.

hey, can you grab me a beer from the fridge, i can't right now, sorry man, i'm cat anchored at the moment.

by poisonivey March 30, 2023

Muddy Anchor

while engaging in anal sex,the penis is removed and if there is a large quantity of fecal matter around the penis's head. Like an anchor being lifted from a muddy bottom.....

After I pushed hard and deep, I pulled up a muddy anchor.

by ryfidelity January 2, 2011

Anchoring

Dressing for work from the waist up, neglecting to stand during a videoconference. Usually extremely formal on the torso, nude or underwear below.

I am Anchoring for camera girl Jesse, because I want her to see my dick.

by Cata96 April 4, 2020

Anchor Beer

A celebratory drink to indulge in EVERY time a ship's anchor is raised or lowered.

Captain Markus called for an Anchor Beer after the crew moored the ship for the night.

by Ottomom November 19, 2011