Shit signals

The signals that your body sends you to tell you to poop.

I was getting shit signals in the middle of the big game.

by Jsummers33 December 23, 2016

Nerd Signaling

Nerd signaling is the conspicuous expression of stereotypical skills or values held by nerds, done primarily with the intent of enhancing social standing among nerds; commonly used as a pejorative characterization to criticize what can be seen as empty, or superficial support, of nerd culture.

"That's the power of math, people!" - Tilly, on Star Trek: Discovery, nerd signaling to every viewer that she's a smartypants just like them

by J.R.N January 26, 2019

Nelk Signaling

Saying something to bring attention to the fact that you do nelk shit

Nelk signaling:
I’m soooo drunk rn I did so many shots.
I’m high asf rn I don’t even know what’s going on.

by Cole77777 November 2, 2022

Kiss-signaling

When a someone kisses you and then stops and waits -- often signaling for you to take over/that they want sex, but they are not participating in any capacity or trying to turn their partner on at all.

We were watching netflix and she just kept kiss-signaling me all night, but then just sitting there and doing nothing. I haaaaate that kind of passive aggressive advance.

by sanityfailsme September 2, 2023

Eff You Signaling

Eff you signaling is the conspicuous expression of lousy moral values. A variation on virtue signaling, eff you signaling is a statement or action intended to express complete disdain for traits broadly considered to be virtuous - kindness, consideration, concern for the environment, respect for human rights, etc.

Bruce's post about "libtard snowflakes crying for trannies to use girls bathrooms" was eff you signaling, to make sure everyone knows that he hates LGBTQ people and is proud of it.

by Dr. Khaos April 29, 2020

Oh, I misinterpreted signals

The answer to any criticism for one's romantic choice.

Q: Why haven't you broken up with her like you said you would?
A: Oh, I misinterpreted signals.

Q: Why did you stalk her?
A: Oh, I misinterpreted signals.

Q: Why did you say that on your date?
A: Oh, I misinterpreted signals.

Q: Why did you not advance on her romantically?
A: Oh, I misinterpreted signals.

Q: Why didn't you have sex with her?
A: Oh, I misinterpreted signals.

by Ereck Flowers March 5, 2014

virtue signaling

Virtue signaling describes a behavior of an individual openly seeking attention and external validation by ostentatiously pronouncing (generally through the use of social media) themselves to the world as someone possessing high moral values for a trivial decision made or action taken.

Brad: Did you see Thad made a lengthy post on TikTok about eradicating world hunger after his business school spring-break trip to Africa?
Chad: Is he donating his trust fund money to any major international world hunger charities? Is he going to work for one of these charities after business school?
Brad: No, he just accepted his offer in private equity and is just virtue signaling.

by Why am I even on this site June 1, 2020