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False Checking

1. Fraudulently claiming something as fact-checked to support an arguement when there is insufficient or contradictory evidence.

2. Citing potentially unreliable sources or sources with contradictory information to support a position, assuming that the audience will not thoroughly examine the references.
Politicians and journalists frequently employ deceptive tactics, such as gaslighting and false checking, in an attempt to manipulate public perception when presented with compelling evidence that challenges their assertions.
by StrategicMissedCalls June 18, 2024
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Freak Cheeking

When your wife has a MooMoo on with no underwear and the booty alil musty
She showed him after his shift she was freak cheeking.
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Ball-Checking

to intentionally ask questions about someones knowledge over niche topics/media
John: what you know about Dezmall?

Ben: Cass's Hospitality?- The Ghost of A Brothel?- that Ball-Checking shit is never gonna work on me
by WKBI April 3, 2026
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Rayan Cherki

Rayan Cherki is a very talented French Center attacking midfielder for Lyon who’s known for his skillful dribbling, flair, and creativity on the ball. He makes the game look easy, pulling off skills that leave defenders stuck and fans thinking he’s the next Ronaldinho .
Neymar: Rayan Cherki is so talented , I’m excited to see him a couple years now .

Ronaldinho : He’s looking like me on the field right now . It’s only a matter of time until he wins his first ballon dor .
by Fwybmartini August 18, 2025
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who you checking

Who you checking means who are you going out with or who is you boyfriend/girlfriend
"Who you checking g"
"just some pukka girl"
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Copy We Are Checking

Ferrari's response to their drivers asking questions was due to the unclear instructions given by the strategists.
Charles Leclerc: *asks a crucial question that will matter in the championship*
The strategists: Copy We Are Checking
by Belkan November 10, 2024
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Bias of Fact-Checking

The inherent skew introduced when the process of verifying factual claims becomes institutionalized, gatekept by specific media or tech entities, and is applied disproportionately. This bias isn't about truth vs. falsehood, but about which truths get scrutinized, how context is framed, and whose statements are subjected to a forensic audit while others enjoy implied credibility. It often reflects the political and cultural priorities of the fact-checking institution.
Example: A fact-checking organization rigorously rates a progressive politician's minor statistical exaggeration as "Mostly False," while using a more charitable, context-laden analysis to rate a conservative ally's demonstrably false claim about election integrity as "Lacking Context." The bias of fact-checking lies in the uneven application of scrutiny, shaping public perception of credibility rather than merely dispensing truth.
by Dumu The Void February 9, 2026
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