Anchor posting

Anchor posting is when someone with a problematic and or controversial accounts (usually far right ) posts something on the other side of the spectrum, pandering to a more moderate thus acceptable position so their accounts won’t get banned, making the sense of the word as putting an anchor so the ship won’t detach and get lost.

“You saw his post condemning the nazi regime i thought he was a fascist himself”

“Yeah, he doesn't actually believe that, he’s just Anchor posting so his account won’t get banned this time”

by Notorius DOSO September 19, 2025

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

Anchor Lazy

(adj.) Someone who stays dependent or immobile not because they can’t move on, but because it’s easier not to. A person financially capable of independence yet emotionally or administratively stuck — often lacking job history, credit, or initiative.

“He’s got a savings account and a Tesla while living with his ex. Lucky for him, he's been anchor lazy for years.”
“A chronic case of anchor laziness keeps her from signing a lease.”

by Dr. Jre "Chronic" Ler November 5, 2025

Anchor

Laila and clay, because they hold me down better than anyone i’ve met.

Me: I’m chillin w my anchor
Them: but it’s two people?
Me: who asked you anything?

by Kendrick :) December 21, 2025

Reality Anchor

used to describe something (typically someone, a celebrity) that reinforces a sense of belonging and continuity to your existence

For many children in the 90s, Jim Carry serves as a reality anchor.

by anonymous February 19, 2025

Reality Anchor

used to describe something (typically someone, a celebrity) the reinforces a sense of belonging and continuity to your existence

For many children of the 90s, Jim Carry serves as a reality anchor.

by anonymous February 19, 2025

Anchor Wanker

A term used to define a sea cadet in UK

Air cadet: "look at that anchor wanker!"
Army cadet: "how could you want to be one of those?"

by Shing9778 June 11, 2024