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Microbrand Shy

When a customer refuses to order from any business which advertises itself online through Google ads, Instagram, Facebook and the like because s/he had a bad experience when s/he ordered from another business which advertised itself in a similar manner. A lot of the businesses which use ultra-targeted social media marketing are microbrands which tend to indulge in practices such as just-in-time manufacturing and dropshipping. Thus most Instagram (et al) users have experienced the 'Purchase made from China without knowing it' - that is, they ordered through an Instagram ad which promised a company based in your country, delivery within 2 weeks and a no-quibble refund policy. When their order finally arrived months later from the Far East, the sizes were all wrong, the quality was much lower than expected and, since there's usually little customer service to speak of with these companies, asking for a refund was like trying to get blood out of a stone.

Customers who have experienced such frustrations are 'Once bitten, twice shy'; even though there might be some very good businesses who offer good quality products and stellar customer service out there advertising themselves on Instagram, they are very reluctant to risk a repeat of the last time they ordered from a business they thought was legit.
"Hey, check out this great deal on jeans and custom T-Shirts!"
"No way, last time I ordered T-Shirts from an online ad they were 2 sizes small and 2 months late. I'm Microbrand Shy."
by Sue858 May 29, 2018
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Shy supremacy day

Shy supremacy day is the day we’re you celebrate the good vibes :)
Hey James, it’s shy supremacy day, time to vibe with all the bois
by Tired of sleeping November 12, 2021
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for shy the the FBI by

for shy the the FBI by are you ready to do more I would love
by You okay? no! cool. July 20, 2021
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teehee a shy boy

A very shy boy that often exclaims “teehee
Tbh the new kid is such a teehee a shy boy.
by kimenochan November 26, 2020
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Mike Shy

A person who is hesitant to speak in front of a select group of people (especially using a microphone).
Steve: So, Rachel- "I can not wait to introduce you to everyone at my company picnic this weekend".
Rachel: WTF?!

Steve: Oh, what is the problem? Are you Mike Shy
by Marvelous Murphy August 22, 2018
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The Shy Snake Game

A Game where Two Gay People would Put Their Hands On Each Other's Genitals Then Ask 'Is The Shy Snake Coming Out?' if They say No Then Start rubbing and Keep Asking until it finally comes out. 100% might fuck after
Andrew: Hey Steven wanna Play The Shy snake Game?
Steven: Sure!
by anonymous January 7, 2022
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The Shy Snake Game

A Game where Two Gay People Touch Each Other's Genitals Then Ask 'Is The Shy Snake Coming Out?' If They Say No Then Rub it until Finally They Get a Boner Then They will Say Yes. 100% Might Fuck After the Game.
Andrew: Hey Steven wanna Play The Shy Snake Game?
Steven: Yes!
by MasonTheBisexualWolf January 7, 2022
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