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Shaking off the Doom

Detoxing from any drug, but especially alcohol. The mentally and physically uncomfortable (and potentially fatal) withdrawal process which accompanies ceasing the use of one's drug of choice on one's own, i.e. without medical assistance.

"Shaking" refers to the "tremors" (shaking uncontrollably) which accompany this process.

"The Doom" refers any and/or all of the following: 1) the consistent and delusional feeling that something horrible and unstoppable is on the verge of occuring; 2) the "shadows", i.e. visual hallucinations which are the result of "delirium tremens" and/or insomnia; 3) the existential dread, terror, and regret concerning the very real possibility of death from withdrawal; and/or the intense nausea which causes one to be unable to "keep anything down."

Shaking off the Doom does not necessarily incapacitate, in that someone could, for example, still go to school or work while being in the process of it. Oftentimes, however, it is, temporarily, physically and mentally crippling. The Doom is shaken off when one is able to resume normal functioning.
Person 1: "Are you ok? You look like death!"

Person 2: "Yeah, I'm just shaking off the Doom. I've been drinking hard for three weeks straight, but ran outta money and booze."
by Zavcaptain April 14, 2022
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Backshots of Doom

A term for sub optimal situation that no one wants to find themselves in.
"Cyborg did you do the dishes?" "No BOOYAH" "That's it, you're getting it" *CLAP* *SMACK *MOANS a little* - in this situation, you would say "Backshots of Doom".
by Kavon Anthoney June 14, 2024
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Doom Looper

Someone who relentlessly watches the same TV series or show over and over again on a "loop of doom" until they can recite the entire script off memory, whilst simultaneously claiming that all current TV offerings are sub-par and not worthy of their attention.
Friend of Doom Looper; Have you seen that new show on Netflix that just came out?

Doom Looper; Nah, it sucks.
Friend of Doom Looper; But you havent seen it?
Doom Looper; I'm currently watching "The Office" for the 645th time.

Friend of Doom Looper; You're a Doom Looper.
by Det. Lloyd Gross November 13, 2020
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Doctor Doom Syndrome

A mental illness in which the person afflicted may be awesome in every way imaginable, yet they let one person prevent them from not being a dick.
Nate: I don’t get it, Frank’s got a steady job, he’s an accomplished musician, and he knows more than anyone I know, but he keeps acting like a dick whenever his ex is around.

Mat: He’s got Doctor Doom syndrome for sure.
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Doom Squad

Doom Squad is an organization created by antman11r and active to this day
by DOOMnumerous November 13, 2020
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Edge of Doom

The final edge session before the end of NNN. Has the potential to destroy one's NNN streak on the last day.
"Hey did you hear about John? He tried the Edge of Doom and failed NNN."
by DoggoMnx December 4, 2024
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Doom Zero

Foretold to be a wise character that roams world 115 in RuneScape. His almighty blackness, and his blue facial hair express glorification characteristics of a royal.
Person1: Oh my... who was that black guy? | Person 2: Who was that guy with the blue hair? | Person 3: That's Doom Zero; can't you tell?
by SomeRandom16383 July 19, 2010
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