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

XX Effect

The difference in personality that the presence of a female can cause in a male. A guy will do anything possible to cater for the girl, even if it means leaving the bros behind. It can often trigger increased aggression, funnel vision, lack of attentiveness and broken relationships with the mandem.

Dom: Yo, where’s Jacob?

Robbie: He’s off with Kate

Dom: Haven’t seen him since last month and we go to the same school! He’s acting different.

Jim: Must be the XX Effect

by SilverRod0203 September 16, 2018

The D. Khanzir Effect

When you're having a totally normal conversation and you accidentally mention the fat piggy that goes by the name of ,Ducklet Ersh. The conversation can be anything but it will always end up mentioning the guy at the end.

Greenpool : Hey! Let's play fortnite!
NoChill: Ducklet is built like NeckBeard from Ben : 10
Greenpool and NoChill: It's the D. Khanzir Effect!

by NoChillVr December 24, 2023

The Pyro Effect

Also called the 'Domino'-effect. Originates from the famous historian Lord Pyro the 42nd. He would have one of his frequently-seen periods of rage, and this feeling would stick to others. Happened a lot during wars and outings. He would later assault his team-mates, with only one type of weapon, which has spawned the term "One-item".

A: Great, my character just died. I don't want to play anymore.
B: Careful of The Pyro effect now.

by Sgt.M.Vladimirov December 15, 2010

The Nicholas Effect

The act of undermining a persons stance or point over the conversation in a manner of which they have rarely or never experienced before; which makes them irritated

Sally: I don’t know why I’m so infuriated with this argument
Brian: oh, I know why, You’re experiencing The Nicholas Effect

by Cholcolte December 26, 2023

The Intern Effect

When innovative ideas introduced by underdogs or outsiders are only adopted once a dominant player reintroduces them.

Bro pulled The Intern Effect on me — stole my idea, got the praise, and I’m still stuck fixing Jira tickets.

by fangbuilt July 28, 2025

The Tiger King Effect

When someone gets rich or famous because they’re in the right place, at the right time. Similar to the tiger king documentary in 2020. It was released at the perfect time. Everyone watched it and discussed that documentary because we were all bored during lockdown and tired of conversing about the nonstop covid propaganda. That’s why it spread like wildfire.

“Did you hear about Kevin?”
Yeah, that guy has the tiger king effect. I’m sure he earned that $20,000 bonus but he was seriously at the best branch in the entire company. It was only a matter time before that region started booming…

by bdubb111 November 17, 2021