Peripherate

To depart from the nucleus (or primary theme) of a discussion, essay or dialogue, and focus on peripheral concepts.

Rater than to nucleate in his thesis (i.e., to focus on the central idea), he began to peripherate.

by Chummali October 24, 2015

Peripheral Anguish

Peripheral anguish is a profound emotional state characterized by intense feelings of pain, distress, and suffering that are felt at the edge of one's consciousness. It is a sense of deep unease and discomfort that lingers just beyond the reach of conscious awareness, yet remains a constant presence in one's life. Peripheral anguish can manifest in many forms, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, and a sense of emptiness or meaninglessness. It is the feeling of being lost in the world, disconnected from others and oneself, and struggling to find a sense of purpose or direction. This type of anguish can be particularly insidious, as it can go unnoticed and unaddressed for extended periods, leading to a sense of hopelessness and despair. Those who experience peripheral anguish may feel trapped in a cycle of emotional pain, unable to break free from its grip. It is a powerful and debilitating force that can have a profound impact on an individual's well-being, making it crucial to seek help and support to overcome it.

I feel this overwhelming upset, that can only be described as some sort of peripheral anguish.

by @thatonesalamanderforeal April 23, 2023

Peripheral Dick

Standing at the urinal and out of the corner of your eye you see a blurred penis.

Average Michael: Hey dude, not starring or anything but I can’t help but notice your pissing cock out of the corner of my eye.

Toby Maguire: Ah man don’t sweat it, That’s just Peripheral dick !

Average Michael: love your movies by the way!

Toby: thanks so much man, it’s always nice to meet a fan. What do you do for work ?

Average Mike: I actually recently got laid off for staring at men’s cocks in urinals. Been a tough year.

Toby: you think you’ve got a it rough I’ve got Dinosaur legs.

Michael: oh god I hadn’t noticed!

Toby: well it’s not called peripheral dinosaur legs is it you unemployed loser.

Average mike: dude that’s not very christmasy of you.

Toby: Goodbye my lover, you have been the one. You have been the one for me. Love from Toby (dinosaur legs) Maguire.

by Gibbon_Lips October 19, 2025

Deflecting to peripheral elements

It doesn't fucking matter if other people have or have had a worse life you fucking retard. That doesn't mean anything. That isn't an actual argument. Other people's lives being shit does not meant that I have to accept a mundane or sub par existence. I certainly don't have to accept a better life being stolen away from me by greedy inferior trash like you.

Hym "There goes the deflecting to peripheral elements! You see it? He also hit us with the 'unless you have kids' your life isn't more important than mine. Kill yourself. I hope your son gets fucked and hanged you piece of shit."

by Hym Iam March 18, 2024

Peripherate

To move a concept, discussion or item from a nuclear position to one that is Peripheral. To depart from the central focus of a discussion to side issues.

When in a debate, he tends to peripherate, and not stick to the central question.

by Chummali October 19, 2015

peripheral void

The Calamitous void in your vision above your eyes but below the top of your head. Especially hazardous to lofty denizens.

What in the name of Josef Fritzl is that mark on your head?

Mate I clanged a branch on me bike! Couldn't help it, it was right in me peripheral void!

Should've been wearing a helmet mate.

by Dangoku59 January 21, 2012

Peripheral Fame

Someone who achieves a level of fame as a result of circumstances that are largely unrelated to them.

Paul Cole, the guy in the background on the Abbey Road album cover, achieved a certain amount of peripheral fame.

by BFrank66 August 13, 2019