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Truth addict

Originally coined by the artist Zack De la Rocha from the song "Vietnow",
The song bashes right-wing Americans, which is what RATM are best at. Vietnow particularly focusses on right wing radio talk shows in America, like Rush Limbaugh for example.

From Genius:
"Well, I’m a truth addict, aw shit, I got a headrush"

This is a pun on drug usage and addiction. Kesha had ‘love’, Cobain had ‘heroin’, Winehouse had ‘alcohol’, Zack has truth. And all of this truth he is spitting is giving him a drug high.

Plato suggests in “The Republic” that the philosopher is always seeking the truth. By stating that he is a truth addict, Zack de la Rocha is saying he is a philosopher and not a Sophist, which were known to employ emotional persuasion not truth (like right-wing radio).

The term can also be used against the people who are right-wing extremists sarcastically and pejoratively.
Example 1
Guy 1: Jesus Christ, this country is full of lies and propaganda! there's always white supramacy and fascism everyday and corrupt politicians who abuses power and contribute nothing to their people
Guy 2: You are a Truth addict, my friend.

Example 2 (Pejorative)
Spencer: The earth is flat, 9-11 is an inside job, InfoWars and The Daily Stormer are the only real news, Holocaust is a myth, Jews poisoned wells, COVID-19 doesn't exist, and President Trump is the real democracy👌
Makhno: (sarcastic) Wow dude! You are a Truth addict.
by screamingatthewall1312 January 22, 2022
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grass roots truth

A quote by my youth pastor. Refers to looking at the deep reality of a situation.
"Dood, look at the grass roots truth. That girl has been playin' you all along!"
by Zandri May 9, 2008
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New in the Truth

Used to describe a new convert of the Jehovah’s Witness religion (see definition for “in the Truth”).

Witnesses will often use the phrase to alert each other of a new member so that everyone knows they need to be on their best behavior.
This is my friend Jason. He’s new in the Truth.
by JW Terms November 17, 2018
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Cold, Goth Truth

1.) A dismal truth often laced by melodrama

2.) A immature/bitter/ not-thought-about-before-spoken, utterance, typically by someone who possibly should have been an abortion (for them and the world's sake).

3.) a hyperbolized fortune telling done by a pallid, black donning, fukko who claims to know the future
lame person: life has no meaning...its so...abysmal

person whose life sucks but still tries: it sucks...in intervals...the meaning is to just find some..find what makes you happy and shit..

lame person: you find your purpose...but then what? thats temporary....

person whose life sucks but still tries: eh....well thats a Cold, Goth Truth...<mumbles underbreath> kill yourself.

lame person: huh? what'd you say?

person...: huh? what?
by MadaoxSama September 30, 2009
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Alessandra Ambrosio is not good person because I think she also bring people inside the toilet but need the truth. I don’t like that kpop fans living in Malaysia.
Alessandra Ambrosio is not good person because I think she also bring people inside the toilet but need the truth. I don’t like that kpop fans living in Malaysia.
by sdinaz October 23, 2023
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Brutal Truth

Style of rap that holds nothing back - All is fair game. The term was originally coined to describe the style of flow from Louisiana rapper Goldee.

EX: Are you ready for a dose of the Brutal Truth"?
Ya erd da track "take a look at my past"?

yea - Dats some brutal truth right dare man!
by DJ Nihil January 3, 2007
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truth seeker

A euphemism for someone who doesn't understand science and believes conspiracy theories spread on Facebook
Brian at work calls himself a 'truth seeker' - he also thinks that the world is flat and that vaccines cause autism.
by 1997HondaCivic December 8, 2020
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