raygun

To be so bad at something that you single handedly ruin it for future generations.

Jim pulled a raygun on the company potluck and now we are never allowed to have a potluck at work ever again.

The movie studio raygunned the Borderlands movie and now we will never have a future Borderlands movie.

by TURBOSAD August 12, 2024

Raygun

The phenomenon of a person reaching the pinnacle of their chosen activity / field / profession / sport / art / area of interest, only to be mediocre at it. Where outside observers of that activity / field / profession / sport / art / area of interest, can proclaim that they are also able to perform to that person's level of ability.

A: "How did she get into the Olympics? She was so bad."
B: "She raygunned it."
A: "Yeah yeah, I could totally do what she did."

by Easyshotsonly August 10, 2024

doing a raygun

The act of impersonating people with skills and somehow managing to get all the way to the very peak of recognition, while at no point in time showing anyone, you were actually capable of doing what you claim to be able to do. Usually in some form of niche sporting event, such as breakdancing, where the individual somehow gets to go all the way, such as the Olympics, and then, representing your country, puts in a display that resembles an epileptic mop with brain AIDS. It is important to note that this moment in their life will never be forgotten nor forgiven by the entire Internet.

He's doing a Raygun.
Did you see that chic breakdancing? She was doing a Raygun

by honneamise August 10, 2024

Raygun

When a person rises to the top, by sheer arrogance, wicked privilege and total lack of self awareness. Especially when there was many others who could have far superiority knowledgeably and culturally represented.

“Can you believe most academics are Raygunning it through life without any quibbles!”

by BlestAF August 15, 2024

Raygun

Raygun (noun): A slang term describing someone who exudes extreme confidence but lacks the necessary skills or talent to back it up. This term often applies to individuals whose boldness and self-assurance lead them to take on tasks or challenges well beyond their capabilities, resulting in outcomes that are more comedic than successful. The term is inspired by instances where overconfidence leads to unintentional humor or failure, making the person a source of amusement rather than admiration.

Example 1: “He walked into the karaoke bar like he was the next superstar, but when he started singing, it was pure Raygun—all swagger, no talent.”
Example 2: “She confidently entered the chess tournament, trash-talking every opponent, but her moves were so bad it was a total Raygun moment. Everyone was laughing by the end.”

by EinSpace August 13, 2024

Raygun

A type of behavior that is the epitome of toxic positivity, where a person lacks self awareness and displays no self criticism who then further goes onto gaslight people who call them out on their sub standard or acceptable behavior and or performance. Possibly suffering from narcissism, displays a lack of accountability, is highly manipulative and maintains a constant aura of victimhood. Ethical behavior is viewed as highly subjective and the view of self and grandeur are the most important outcome regardless of what it does to the rest of society.

Why did Hitler not give up the war towards the end of WW2, even though the closest to him also knew that Germany had lost. He just Rayguned it, I mean he was not going to admit that he had doomed his people and caused mayhem and destruction like the world had never seen, he thought "I'll just Raygun it to the end".

by JaeTae August 15, 2024

Raygun

(verb)

To inadvertently sabotage an important event and/or make a fool of oneself due to overconfidence in one's own abilities. Named after the now infamous Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, who demonstrated her unique style at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Person 1: "Mate, what the hell is she doing up there?"
Person 2: "I don't know, but she's completely raygunned it."

by Wally the F August 11, 2024