midtwit

A person of average or slightly above-average intelligence who is perceived to overestimate their intellectual abilities.

The term is typically employed pejoratively and implies that the individual adopts complex or contrarian viewpoints without fully understanding them, often to appear smarter or more sophisticated than they are.

From the internet meme with the bell curve with the "midtwits" occupying the middle section, contrasted with the "genius" and "simpleton" archetypes on the extremes

Despite the team's attempts to streamline the process, the midtwit manager insisted on adding unnecessary layers of bureaucracy to prove his "superior" grasp of the system.

by ricnnachos November 26, 2024

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misotactillia

One of the facets of the miso disorder; a sensory issue that makes it difficult to touch certain textures, surfaces and materials, which causes a person to feel physical and emotional discomfort.
There is no direct link from this disorder to the autism disorder SPD.

Tay’s misotactillia made it difficult for her to bear touching rough wood surfaces.

Because Amber’s misotactillia made it difficult to wear clothing made of sherpa, she told her friend that she wouldn’t be able to wear the sweater.

Since Carter received a new pair of gloves, he has been able to deal with his misotacillia while working.

by Onsdag December 3, 2024

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