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Ostrich Syndrome

Refers to an affliction that some people exhibit when they are confronted by social, political, or controversial issues be that in their personal life or outside; they would just rather ignore it or as the ostrich does, bury his head in the sand when confronted by danger hoping it will go away.
Too bad that Jim doesn't see the restructuring going on at work that will cost him his job. He's hoping it won't affect him, he has Ostrich Syndrome.
If you can't see the subterfuge going on in government, you probably have Ostrich Syndrome.
by Cryptic1 September 6, 2013
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the ostrich

the act of shoving your chicks head into the hole of a Honey Bucket and then taking her from behind. Door must be open for public viewing.
I took my gal to the county fair. We had corn dogs, rode the tilt a whirl, and I gave her the ostrich for dessert.
by GorillaSalad July 23, 2023
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Ostrichized

The act of becoming excluded from a social grouping through putting your head in the sand and ignoring what is going on.

A phrase popularized by the Northern English pixie movement.

Alternatively spelt as ostrichised by those who mistakenly think a zed is an Americanized spelling.
Janet found herself ostrichized from the group in the pub, because she refused to acknowledge the reality that John was boffing Julie on the sly.
by ® Andy October 22, 2008
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Striched

To have the fun zapped from an party or other event by an invidual who is too mature for said activities.
Seth striched me again...he deleted my funny ass myspace comment before anyone could see it.
by Schneller November 2, 2006
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ostrichacize

To become or come to resemble an ostrich
Charlie angered his fellow wizards, so they decided to ostrichacize him.
by GrammarFTW April 11, 2010
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Ostrich Juice

The liquid that comes out when you squeeze an ostrich
Steven: What do you want to drink?
Michael: oh, some Ostrich juice please
by GUIMACHINE123 March 19, 2014
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