Wick Effect

The scientific principle that is said to cause spontaneous combustion.

Guy #1: Shouldn't we put him out?
Guy#2: Wait, I think the Wick Effect is about to kick in...

by Physics Geek July 24, 2009

Josh effect

A phrase used to describe a very unlocks josh

Wow, Josh’s internet is down for the 4th time this week? Josh effect.

by EndlessAvA April 30, 2025

The Snorlax Effect

When something is lazy, big and adorable. The combination of the three traits makes it capable of getting away with war crimes, just because people will still like it anyway.

Damn, I’m glad I have The Snorlax Effect. Otherwise I’d get arrested for burning down that orphanage.

by QueenNicky123! March 7, 2024

The MLP Effect

The MLP Effect is the phenomenon where MLP fans eventually end up somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

Person 1: "Huh isn't it weird how most MLP fans I meet are trans?"
Person 2: "Oh that's just The MLP Effect it happens to everyone."

by jawchronic May 27, 2021

Guitar effect

When something or someone doesn’t feel the same as it used to and there is no point anymore.

I tried to play guitar after years but i don’t have the same passion, its a guitar effect.

by John the mailman September 16, 2023

Effect

Effect is usually a noun meaning "a change that results when something is down or happens"

"Computers have a huge effect on our lives"

by _.moth._ July 17, 2022

online disinhibition effect

A psychological phenomenon where people act less restrained online than they would in person, leading to a range of behaviors from increased honesty and passion to negative actions like cyberbullying

The online disinhibition effect made him feel bold enough to share his deepest thoughts, but it also led to some regrettable comments that hurt others.

by Emotional Cruiser September 21, 2025