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semantic satiation

Semantic satiation is a psychological phenomenon where repeating a word or phrase many times causes it to temporarily lose its meaning, making it sound like a meaningless collection of sounds. This occurs because repeated activation of a neural pathway to a word's meaning can cause temporary fatigue or inhibition, leading the brain to re-regulate its focus and temporarily cease to process the word's meaning.
I kept repeating the word 'crowded' over and over for a minute, and by the end, it just sounded like a weird noise—total semantic satiation!
by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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McJagger Satisfaction

A paradoxical state of restless fulfillment; the energetic display of discontent or complaint (”I can’t get no...”) performed precisely because it is lucrative and crowd-pleasing to do so.
The band finished the set with a kind of McJagger satisfaction, howling about how miserable they were while counting the gate receipts with their eyes.
by TR Arterburn December 3, 2025
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Butt heat Satisfaction (BHS)

When your on a toilet in winter and the toilet is hot
I was in a hurry to the toilet, when i sat down i experienced Butt Heat Satisfaction (BHS)
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someone named satin

Someone with the name Satin.
Satin. Someone named satin and often called fabric by his/her friends and family
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what in satins spawn

An expression/question of disgust, anger and surprise due to an situation, person or object.
what in satins spawn are you doing liam?
what in satins spawn is this work
by Sussyskinner October 1, 2024
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