Strugglelina

(Str-uh-gol-lee-nuh)

Coined by famous drag queen Katya Zamolodchikova, Strugglelina is a descriptive term to refer to someone who is struggling with something.

Accompanying it with the word mama when referring to someone adds a nice touch to it aswell

Person 1: “I am really having a hard time with this math problem!”

Person 2: “Mama you are strugglelina right now”

by roach.baddie November 5, 2023

Strugglebussy

Currently experiencing difficulty completing tasks or functioning as a human being. However, you are doing it with a bit more flair than a Strugglebus.

Girl... I am on the strugglebussy today.

by MobiusNone December 13, 2023

dick struggles

When a man is about to have sex, but can't get hard.

Female 1- Did you and John have great see last night?

Female 2- Nah girl, he has the dick struggles, so I dumped him!

by dboys194 May 6, 2016

Old man struggles

A gamer from Connecticut that is two old to do quick movement, simple climbing techniques and claims to be “right on him” .

Virus: young jukes where are you?

Killer: I’m up above you. Climb up here.

Virus: bet

Killer: yo come on you’re taking forever to climb this rock.

Virus: young jukes my games not working it won’t let me.

Killer: bruh! Look at old man struggles!

by Young jukes May 22, 2019

Theory of Secret Power Struggles

The perspective that the publicly visible political drama—elections, speeches, scandals—is largely theater, masking the real, hidden conflicts for dominance occurring between clandestine factions within intelligence agencies, corporate boards, financial networks, and organized crime. In this view, the president or prime minister is often a frontman, while the true battles are fought in encrypted chats, safe houses, and boardrooms with no windows.

Example: The sudden, inexplicable resignation of a seemingly powerful minister might be explained by the Theory of Secret Power Struggles as the outcome of a hidden coup within the domestic intelligence service, which blackmailed him over a decades-old file, a fight completely invisible to the press and public.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 4, 2026

Theory of Scientific Struggles

A broader, more conflict-oriented view of scientific progress. It posits that major advances occur through protracted struggles between old and new worldviews, where the triumph of a new theory involves overturning entrenched power structures, reputations, and funding streams. Knowledge isn't just built—it's fought for.

Theory of Scientific Struggles Example: The decades-long struggle for the acceptance of plate tectonics. Early proponents like Alfred Wegener were ridiculed by the geological establishment, which was deeply invested in fixed-continent models. The new theory only won after a prolonged struggle involving new evidence (seafloor mapping) and a generational shift in scientists, overcoming immense institutional inertia.

by Dumu The Void February 7, 2026

Scruggles

Noun, for when someone hasn't shaved in a while; kind of like five-o'clock shadow, not quite a beard.

"I like your scruggles."

by Almavore August 18, 2015