Tinted Glass Effect

A phrase used to refer to looking back on a past occurrence with context from the present and finding a new meaning.

Now that I know I'm transgender, I look at parts of my early childhood and see tons of signs that I never noticed until now. That's the Tinted Glass Effect.

by Agent Liz April 7, 2021

the styer smith effect

When a woman meets a man with such impressive confidence and style that he becomes an almost god-like figure to the woman

I can feel the styer smith effect beginning to take place with this guy I met last night

by Haptic672 May 15, 2023

The Thomas Brodie-Sangster Effect

The way a person has a baby face making them look younger than they actually are.

Person 1: He's cute but he looks 12
Person 2: Actually he's 23
Person 1: But he looks younger
Person 2: That's the Thomas Brodie-Sangster effect, Thomas is 31 but he looks 12.

by liitlewomen November 23, 2021

The Jj effect

The Jj effect (it will be studied for millennia) is a beautifully complex effect. An incredible outplay? The Jj effect is present. An awful int play? The Jj effect is present. A pointless solo shatter? The Jj effect is present.
No one truly knows what the Jj effect entails, and it's true meaning is yet to be discovered (hence it shall continue to be studied for millennia to come).

insert gamertag has just witnessed the Jj effect (it will be studied for millennia)

by Jjpt90 November 23, 2023

Tyson Effect

Name after famed boxer Mike Tyson. When someone in their youth was careless, reckless, or lost in their ways, only to, later in life reflect and articulate, how misguided their intentions were and use the experience to affect positive change.

Nate Diaz seems to be experiencing, the Tyson Effect, as he looks back over his career with some regrets.

by Literary Architect March 23, 2022

schlungus mungus effect

refers to a perceived increase in athletic performance resulting from the synchronization of mental focus, physical readiness, and environmental factors, leading to a state of peak performance beyond normal expectations

The sudden surge in the athlete's performance can be attributed to the elusive Schlungus Mungus Effect, which seemed to heighten their focus and physical capabilities during the crucial match.

by Dr. Ignatius P. Bungleton PHd April 20, 2024

Dahl effect

The ability to get a majority of people to leave a PS4 chat upon your entry.

Cristiano Ronaldo had the Dahl effect when he enterred the chat

by Robert Ronaldo March 22, 2020