anecdata

The usage of multiple points of anecdotal data to confirm any stipulation, often used to "prove" pseudo-scientific claims of illnesses and treatments.

Jenny McCarthy uses anecdata gathered from dozens of accounts to support her pseudo-scientific treatment for childhood autism.

by BabbleOn5 January 12, 2010

Anecdata

Anecdotal information gathered and then presented as fact.

I know the company hasn't done a study yet, but can you give me the anecdata on the consumer experience?

by corppop April 30, 2009

Anecdotes

a short version of an interesting or humorous incident or a short often amusing story, especially about something someone has done.

she told one or two amusing anecdotes about her years as a BJ queen.

by harley April 3, 2005

up the ante

to increase a risk, price, demand, etcetera

She just had to up the ante again.

by The Return of Light Joker October 13, 2007

Antediluvian

Before the flood
The period in the bible before the great flood or a fancy insult for the elderly.

Noa was born in the Antediluvian period

Your grandma is so old she's Antediluvian.

by Ronin X64 October 15, 2009

anecdata

Anecdata is psuedo-data produced from anecdotes.

A compilation of correlated stories or other single pieces of information produced to appear like actual scientific data.

Video of several concerned guys in suits discussing why they decided to return their bonuses given after their companies when broke. Voiceover: "Many high paid execs give back bonuses at Big Bank and Big Brokerages."

The viewer might believe this anecdata was real data about bonus returns.

by tiger77 April 3, 2009

anecdoche

A conversation where no one is listening.

We were in an anecdoche when the topic of where to spend summer vacation was raised.

by 21kidsinmybasement February 22, 2021