Candide, n.

Pronunciation: can-DEET (similiar to "yeet")
Frequency (in current use): 1/10
Origin: French
Etymons: candid, adj; candidacy, n

1) The eponymous character of "Candide ou l'optimisme" by Voltaire, an optimistic man who repeatedly claims that we "live in the best of all possible worlds" and that "we must cultivate our garden". The book is philosophical, but ultimately a satire (so there's also a lady who lost one of her two buttcheeks because she ate it in it) and was banned because it was too controversial.

2) Born this very minute 23 years ago, Austro-German singer-songwriter, stylist, fashion icon and social media influencer Candide is known for her profound exploration of both the human psyche and eros through art and research. Popular because of her kindness and willingness to reach out and deep into other people, she has been known to hear people's life stories a mere five minutes after meeting them and uses these insights to fuel her art and understanding of the world. An amazing friend and wonderful person, according to those who know her, she continues onwards on her path towards beauty in a complex world.

The word Candide, n. means being defined by aesthetics, love and passion - a modern-day Venus.

by Sciolet August 26, 2018

gubernatoryal candidate

A state-house-head hopeful with loyalist views.

By da mid 1770's, the majority of Americans were fed up with Merry Old England's treatment of them, and so there would likely have been few votes for any gubernatoryal candidates.

by QuacksO August 26, 2024

Darwin Candidate

A person lacking any reservations about doing incredibly stupid things which could lead to their demise. Almost as if natural evolution had removed self preservation from this person's thought processes. Juggling loaded guns or making the same breakfast everyday for a serial killer who gets tired of routine things. There is a level of certainty to which this person will eventually succeed in creatively thinning the gene pool for specie, for the better. Hopefully, before they have a chance to procreate thus creating another generation of Darwin Candidates.

Dave: "Hey guys, I have a great idea! Let's all go on a moped, outdoor camping safari in Africa.
Tom: "Don't you think that is a little dangerous?
Dave: "Nah, I have .22 calibur handgun if anything goes wrong.
Tom: "Dave, have you ever heard of a Darwin Candidate?"
Dave: "Nope, don't care. I am such a good shot, I can kill anything. ... (10 minute tirade of how he is the best at everything)"

by DearStupid September 1, 2022

Manchurian Candidate

A little game played by the Coast Guard Chiefs based on the movie by the same name. Usually accompanied by a theater play that is the result of meshing up everyone’s personalities and “secrets.” The goal being to make the subject scared.

Why is he so confused?

Look away, they are doing the Manchurian Candidate on him.

by Cats are all gray now July 8, 2024

candid shot

when you see a girl (or guy) with a fat ass and you manage to discreetly get a picture of their package

liam: bro my friend sent a candid shot of this girl at the library look
wyatt: god damn that’s a FAT ass

by i like hunt bitches November 14, 2023

candid photo

Normally candid photography refers to a style of taking unstaged photos. For some reason the freaks on the internet decided "a candid photo" means porn now tough.

-Dude, what a nice ass pic you've got there!
-I made it myself, I call it "candid photography"

by veribikbadboiii August 2, 2025

Jumping Jack Candidate

Someone who jump from constituency to constituency (that they have no connection to) every time they lose their seat just so they can get re-elected to office instead of remaining in their original constituency and getting re-elected for that seat when the time comes.

Will you vote for Tom Sanders?

no hes not from here, he's a Jumping Jack Candidate

by Archibald Findri May 30, 2018