Panic Settling

The concept that adult women with high relationship expectations (and usually daddy issues) quickly settle with a male partner often from a lower tier of dating brackets and/or lower pay grades. A phenomenon exacerbated by a stagnant economy, high inflation, and an inaccessible housing market, the Panic Settling Candidate will often lower her standards in order to open up opportunities like travel, home ownership, and any other milestones that can't be achieved alone.

"After years of unsuccessful dating and multiple attachment disorders, Sarah (Lawyer, 32) is panic settling with Phil, a low-level tech employee who is plateauing professionally and personally. Despite the lack of intellectual and even physical stimulation, Sarah is happy to finally be able to love post on Instagram and fly economy class to a cliché destination once a year."

by Don B. Cucumber September 2, 2024

Heterosexual Male Panic

A state of intense anxiety experienced by a heterosexual man, often triggered by situations or social cues that challenge his perceived masculinity or heterosexuality, potentially leading to feelings of fear, discomfort, or even panic attacks.

Straight guy John: Hey Chris!
Heterosexual Male Panic Chris: AHHHHHH *panic attack*

by BlazeInfuego March 7, 2025

gay panic

when straight people are afraid they might be a little gay

im having a bit of gay panic

by Grgrfrfrfrfrgdfv June 17, 2021

panic read

When you read at every available opportunity cause you are on a deadline to finish a book

It's December, so I'm panic reading to meet my Goodreads goal.

by Greengrey December 27, 2023

wook panic

That moment when dad shows up and the lines are still all out, the k is still on the table, and your girlfriend is fishing out.

We saw the fireball and everyone came out in a wook panic.

by Aeschel November 30, 2019

calm panic

When you one is panicking inwardly but they are forcing themselves to remain calm and rationalize.

An example of calm panic would be having to give someone cpr— you would be panicking, yes, but you would force yourself to stay calm and use your brain over your emotions

by Fuzzy_Frog January 23, 2024

Panic!AtTheDisco

A freak mode when you feel so romantic that you feel attracted to disco ball mood lights and shiny cocktail party rings. You can’t help but to love parties and you go to one every chance you get. You’re such a party animal that you can’t help but to Panic!AtThe Disco.

Brendon Urie: Hey, Alexis! I heard that there was a party down the street! Wanna come? I know you like parties and disco ball lights.
Me: Are you kidding me right now? I’d go to every party, every chance I get. I love disco ball lights and parties. Are you a party animal, too?
Brendon Urie: You know it! They’re passing out cocktail rings also!

Me: Do they also have chili cheeese Fritos?
Brendon Urie: You know it! Come on! I wouldn’t want you to miss out! Especially when you know you’re going to love this party! It’s going to be a Panic!AtTheDisco!

by Jane Fairchild July 21, 2019