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moffating

The practice, exercised almost exclusively by well-known, white, straight, cis men, of taking a creation (their own, a collaborative work, or another's) and attempting to improve upon it in a way that diminishes the quality of the work.

Named after Steven Moffat, who took over as the main writer of Doctor Who after Russel T. Davies left. Moffat's attempts to make each season he worked on more special and complex than the last ended up making the most recent season (season 10) into an overcomplicated, confusing mess, with plot threads left hanging and an unsatisfying conclusion.
The new writer on that show is totally moffating it. I have no idea what's going on anymore.
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Louis Moffat

a charming introvert that gets all the girls all the girls love him he is so cool i know him irl he is so cool
"did you see louis moffat he is so cool"
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Ethan Moffat

Ethan Moffat, a vibrant rainbow in a monochrome world, radiates with authenticity and pride. His spirit dances freely, casting hues of love and acceptance. With every step, he shatters stereotypes, painting a vibrant canvas of diversity. Ethan, a beacon of hope, embraces his truth, inspiring us all to live fearlessly and authentically.
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Tyra Moffat

Depending on the gender of the person, the results vary. For most men, this word usually means strong, or muscular. They tend to have nice hair and teeth and have a great sense of humor. For the females, they tend to be very slutty, or having lots of sex appeal. Most men want to get with Tyra Moffatt's because they have slammin' bodies and are very trustworthy.
Dude, he's so damn Tyra Moffatt. I'd do him. I'd do him good.

Oh boy. That girl over there was so Tyra Moffat. DAYUM SHE FINE.
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Miss Moffat

An amazing writer on Wattpad and probably multiple other writing platforms!
Miss Moffat got loads of people into crackships!
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Moffatism

A remark that hints at events worthy of a long narrative, but is unceremoniously cut short.

derived from the name of Steven Moffat, former showrunner of Doctor Who, who became synonymous with the practice.
Person 1: ...Surnames are three of America's founding fathers

The Doctor: Lovely fellows, two of them *fancied* me.

You: See? That's a Moffatism!
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