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Anchor posting

Anchor posting is when someone with a problematic and or controversial accounts (usually far right ) posts something on the other side of the spectrum, pandering to a more moderate thus acceptable position so their accounts won’t get banned, making the sense of the word as putting an anchor so the ship won’t detach and get lost.
“You saw his post condemning the nazi regime i thought he was a fascist himself”

“Yeah, he doesn't actually believe that, he’s just Anchor posting so his account won’t get banned this time”
by Notorius DOSO September 19, 2025
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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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Anchor Lazy

(adj.) Someone who stays dependent or immobile not because they can’t move on, but because it’s easier not to. A person financially capable of independence yet emotionally or administratively stuck — often lacking job history, credit, or initiative.
“He’s got a savings account and a Tesla while living with his ex. Lucky for him, he's been anchor lazy for years.”
“A chronic case of anchor laziness keeps her from signing a lease.”
by Dr. Jre "Chronic" Ler November 5, 2025
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Anchor

Laila and clay, because they hold me down better than anyone i’ve met.
Me: I’m chillin w my anchor
Them: but it’s two people?
Me: who asked you anything?
by Kendrick :) December 21, 2025
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ball anchor

Placing your balls in the pocket of your gym shorts, in the event that your gym shorts are loose, to keep them upon your waiste.
"These shorts are so big i had to use a ball anchor to them up in gym class."
by rtow December 14, 2007
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Muddy Anchor

while engaging in anal sex,the penis is removed and if there is a large quantity of fecal matter around the penis's head. Like an anchor being lifted from a muddy bottom.....
After I pushed hard and deep, I pulled up a muddy anchor.
by ryfidelity January 2, 2011
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Wrist Anchor

A timepiece that is usually worn on the wrist, which is getting outdated considering cell phones now display the time, and automatically change during daylight savings time, and upon crossing into a new timezone.
Watch or clock<wrist anchor>
by CaptainRodney March 3, 2011
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