To represent (something) as being smaller, less, or worse than it really is. Opposite of exaggerate.
by Tandoori33 April 13, 2014
Get the Enaggerate mug.1. (noun) A phrase or sentence that exaggerates its vocabulary to an unprecedented extent. This is usually done in a joking manner or to seem intelligent. In the latter usage, it often backfires, making the speaker seem pretentious.
2. (noun) The act of using a lexical exaggeration. (see 1)
2. (noun) The act of using a lexical exaggeration. (see 1)
Speaker 1: Sorry for bumping you on the shoulder.
Speaker 2: I personally did not appreciate the manner in which you interacted with my glenohumeral joint. Due to this misdemeanor I will not engage in the acceptance of your apologetic response.
Speaker 1: Wow, thanks for the lexical exaggeration, asshole.
Speaker 2: I personally did not appreciate the manner in which you interacted with my glenohumeral joint. Due to this misdemeanor I will not engage in the acceptance of your apologetic response.
Speaker 1: Wow, thanks for the lexical exaggeration, asshole.
by MBite April 2, 2021
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The Exaggerating Fisher is usually one who spends an unnecessary amount of time explaining details that are irrelevant. When this happens, usually the universe starts to collapse as society breaks down trying to get away from the horrible exaggeration.
Usually this term is coined by people who are disinterested in this person's conversation.
Usually this term is coined by people who are disinterested in this person's conversation.
"Sometimes when I play my Nintendo and I am playing online, it usually results in a match where I am against like 15 guys. Obviously I proceed to kick the crap out of everyone! Like this one time, I took out like 30 guys in Super Smash Brothers ; but you see, this ends up being mundane because.."
This Exaggerating Fisher example is too long to continue and this is where you should walk away silently; enough to not anger the beast explaining the useless story.
This Exaggerating Fisher example is too long to continue and this is where you should walk away silently; enough to not anger the beast explaining the useless story.
by The 15 People He Did Not Beat May 6, 2008
Get the Exaggerating Fisher mug.ROBOCOP: How many files did he deliver?
TRISCH: I don't know: like, none!
ROBOCOP: There were at least two, Trisch. Don't enaggerate!
TRISCH: I don't know: like, none!
ROBOCOP: There were at least two, Trisch. Don't enaggerate!
by Maria June 24, 2005
Get the enaggerate mug.A mom that reads stereotypical bible verses, and doesn't even know that they are stereotypical, that is a religious freak, doesn't let you play with good vs evil toys (like superhero toys and star wars toys), just because she doesn't want "negative energy" in the house, says whatever she doesn't like is of the devil, won't even let you say devil, and won't let you listen to songs that sound like "darkness" to her.
by starwarsfan123 May 4, 2018
Get the Religious Exaggeration Mom mug.(dude working at a construction site) Dude why did you cut the board 2 inches short. (supervisor walks up) More like like 50 yards short. (other guy) Now thats an exaggerated comparison.
by Mr. Get It Done July 18, 2009
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Mom: Your father didn't say it like that. Don't exaggerate the depth of voice.
Mom: Your father didn't say it like that. Don't exaggerate the depth of voice.
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