a poltical termonology for the effect in American politics where once a canadaite wins a close primary, they are in a weaker position then if they won by a larger amount. the word Oz effect refers to celebrity doctor mehmet Oz winning the Pennsylvania republican primary for senate by lesss then 1000 votes in a primary where nearly 1.4 million votes where cast. This election was not resolved until nearly 3 week after the election leaving oz badly damaged for the general election.
"Jamie Mcleod-Skinner is suffering from a Oz effect where she got out of a really close primary"
"I agree"
"I agree"
by kingllama September 28, 2022

"Hey, did you see Kathy? I heard that her boyfriend dumped her. She used to be so much prettier. What a swarog effect„
by Tyrreos July 30, 2025

Not caring what critics say of your creative work because you know your work is good and you like it and that's all that matters. Inspired by Robert Rodriguez's film and television career: he wrote and directed The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl which was panned by critics, but the quirks and general weird vibes that defined the film are what sets it apart from other children's films and are the reason we're still talking about it.
(In 2020, Rodriguez directed The Tragedy, the 14th episode of The Mandalorian, which was met with critical acclaim and regarded by many as the best episode of the series. Do with that what you will.)
(In 2020, Rodriguez directed The Tragedy, the 14th episode of The Mandalorian, which was met with critical acclaim and regarded by many as the best episode of the series. Do with that what you will.)
I was sad when my professor said my design wasn't successful during review, but then The Rodriguez Effect kicked in and I felt better instantly because I love my design and I know I'm already a legend.
by EarlySaturday February 22, 2021

when someone claims you don't understand the writing of a particular story or character instead of just admitting their character written like shit
Notable benefactors of the Reading Coperehension Effect are Jinrang from Lookism and Yuno from Black Clover
by theknownallbeall August 9, 2025

Walking in on your girlfriend while she is blowing her step-daddy and him blowing his load on her face on Valentine's Day.
Jimmy: Hey how did Valentine's Day go?
Ruben: It was horrible, I had The Dibble Effect happen to me!
Jimmy: Oh wow, why would she do such a thing!
Ruben: It was horrible, I had The Dibble Effect happen to me!
Jimmy: Oh wow, why would she do such a thing!
by KatothePotato April 27, 2015

It is the effect applied to someone who becomes a go-to person for people who are not happy with their relationship or generally depressed. Often the vent of someones emotions.
It's also used sarcastically for people who think highly of themselves.
It's also used sarcastically for people who think highly of themselves.
Person A: "Man, people go to me everytime they need advice about their partners or when they're feeling down. I get a boost of serotonin when they listen to me."
Person B: "Sounds like you got the Zi Effect on you."
Person B: "Sounds like you got the Zi Effect on you."
by Getgethax0r May 13, 2024

A beautiful man named Hady Ibrahim who definitely fucks. It’s due to his amazing personality and awesome looks that he definitely gets lots of girls. He fucks.
by hadylover September 8, 2021
