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Dopamine Robber

Anybody from the opposite sex that gets you smiling at first, over the thought of her/him, but is way too charming and endearing to the point where you risk getting addicted. Until one day, you wake up realizing your brain is suddenly incapable of producing natural endorphins because that amazing person of the opposite sex unknowingly robbed the dopamine receptors in your brain. (The somewhat psychological definition.)

Someone who is like a drug you get addicted to and so then you gotta dig yourself out of a hole. (The layman's term definition.)
-Riley: "Hey, I saw you a couple months ago and you were happy in an almost manic way. What happened?"

-Madison: "Yeah, I met this boy who was a total dopamine robber. I'm through playing with fire."

-Riley: "That sucks."

-Madison: "Trust me, you never wanna form a crush on a dopamine robber. It's dangerous. You might as well take up cocaine for a hobby."
by Victim of a Dopamine Robber January 12, 2009
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Dopamine Robber

Anybody from the opposite sex that gets you smiling at first, over the thought of her/him, but is way too charming and endearing to the point where you risk getting addicted. Until one day, you wake up realizing your brain is suddenly incapable of producing natural endorphins because that amazing person of the opposite sex unknowingly robbed the dopamine receptors in your brain. (The somewhat psychological definition.)

Someone who is like a drug you get addicted to and so then you gotta dig yourself out of a hole. (The layman's term definition.)
-Riley: "Hey, I saw you a couple months ago and you were happy in an almost manic way. What happened?"

-Madison: "Yeah, I met this boy who was a total dopamine robber. I'm through playing with fire."

-Riley: "That sucks."

-Madison: "Trust me, you never wanna form a crush on a dopamine robber. It's dangerous. You might as well take up cocaine for a hobby."
by Victim of a Dopamine Robber February 18, 2008
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Expensive dopamine

refers to the satisfaction derived from activities that require effort, delayed gratification, or involve overcoming challenges, leading to long-term fulfillment and a sense of purpose.
Scrolling for hours just gives me cheap dopamine, but finishing a tough workout gives me that unmatched feeling of expensive dopamine.
by mag.z June 29, 2025
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Dopamine

That feel-good, rewarding chemical in your brain that’s released when you do or see something that makes you happy.

Doing one of your favourite hobbies, watching your favourite show, seeing someone who makes you feel good, or enjoying literally anything else can cause your brain to release dopamine.
“I was meeting up with my friend today, when I was approaching him he started smiling. That was the dopamine being released because his brain learned that I make him feel happy. :)”
by Jackelanm December 20, 2023
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Dopamine Hijackers

Anything from drugs, phones, games, porn, gambling that tricks your brain into releasing dopamine without earning it. They feel good short-term but fry your focus, discipline, and potential in the long run. Basically, the sneaky thieves of your brainpower.
“Bro, I was gonna study, but TikTok, gaming, and junk food got me again. Straight-up Dopamine Hijackers turned me into a zombie.”
by M. Wagner September 16, 2025
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Stolen dopamine

(n.): The sudden loss of motivation and satisfaction that occurs when someone else asks you to complete a task you've been meaning to do, just as you're about to start it. This results in the loss of personal credit and a sense of accomplishment, as if the other person has taken away your opportunity to showcase your initiative and independence.
I’m so pissed at my wife. Just as I was about to unload the dishwasher on my own she asked if I can unload the dishwasher. Total stolen dopamine situation!
by Bashertcoaching March 28, 2024
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