Schrödinger's Cage: The act of subjugating oneself to solitare and study whilst their colleagues and friends enjoy merriments. The individual then proceeds to waste their time ultimately coming to the conclusion that sed time could have been used enjoying such merriments. Schrödinger's Cage provides an allegory into the mentality of its victims as the act of trapping oneself into a metaphorical cage.
He didn't come to the hangout because he had too much work to do, but he didn't do any of his work anyway and just procrastinated. He is doing the Schrödinger's Cage!
by Rataray February 3, 2024

by Cicholas Nage May 15, 2022

by nickcaging May 19, 2016


A relationship mindset or status where emotional freedom, honesty, and personal growth are prioritized over control, secrecy, or performative connection. A cage-free person avoids manipulative dynamics, emotional entrapment, or cycles of withdrawal and reattachment. They seek open-hearted, non-coercive intimacy rooted in mutual respect, self-awareness, and clear boundaries.
We’re not labeling it yet, but it’s cage-free—just two people being honest, curious, and kind without pressure.
by Briton Phillip September 4, 2025

A common nickname for the city, used by the locals. It's derived from "birdcage", so it's a pretty harsh judgement on the place.
"You're not in the sticks, rube, this is the Cage, the urban sprawl is a jungle, so your thrive or you die."
by Zed Numar July 22, 2021

Danny said he was at a Dave Matthews band concert and all he could see were a bunch of greasy cage rats trying to jump on stage.
by Mattricide February 6, 2018
