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anchoring effect

The anchoring effect is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual's judgments or decisions are influenced by a reference point or "anchor" which can be completely irrelevant, e.g. the status symbol gained by owning an iPhone on your hand.
With anchoring effect, if a person sees a luxury item priced high first, they may perceive a subsequent similar item as a bargain, even if the latter is still expensive.
by Emotional Cruiser October 5, 2025
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The Maddy Effect

The my eyes are up here effect.

Someone who will make any man do a double take, and any taken man not be allowed to go out anymore. Maddy is someone with an excellent personality, and also an EXCELLENT personality.
“My boyfriend left me for her.”
“Yeah that’s the Maddy Effect.”
by anonymous October 6, 2025
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wraith effect

wraith effect is too many people crowding wraith whenever he joins
the man himself joined OMG THE WRAITH EFFECT
by kirby54 October 10, 2025
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Wraith Effect

The Wraith Effect is when too many people crashes out at wraith whenever he joins with his transient harmonica
BRO THE WRAITH EFFECT JOINED, I HATE THAT HARMONICA!
by kirby54 October 10, 2025
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Onion Effect

A phenomenon in which a person's odor is so potent that it causes others' eyes to burn and tear up, much like the effects of cutting an onion.
The new hire quit due to his onion effect!
by milkdrinker October 10, 2025
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Domino effect

Domino effect occurs when one event triggers a chain of related events, much like falling dominoes. This can happen in various environments—from global finance to politics, and even within the personal habits of individuals.
When the new policy was introduced, it set off a domino effect that changed the entire company's structure, leading to layoffs and restructuring.
by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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Time-Area of Effect (TAoE)

noun

When an event messes with your energy or mood before and after it actually happens.
Inspired by video game “area of effect” attacks, except this one hits across time instead of space.
Example:
If I have to go to work on Tuesday, I’m already tired on Monday and still exhausted on Wednesday.
That’s the time-area of effect (TAoE) of my job.

Usage:
“Bro, that meeting has such a huge TAoE, I can’t enjoy my weekend.”
“Vacations have a positive TAoE. The good vibes start before you even leave.”
by Aloumvrios October 14, 2025
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