Stolen dopamine

(n.): The sudden loss of motivation and satisfaction that occurs when someone else asks you to complete a task you've been meaning to do, just as you're about to start it. This results in the loss of personal credit and a sense of accomplishment, as if the other person has taken away your opportunity to showcase your initiative and independence.

I’m so pissed at my wife. Just as I was about to unload the dishwasher on my own she asked if I can unload the dishwasher. Total stolen dopamine situation!

by Bashertcoaching March 28, 2024

Expensive dopamine

refers to the satisfaction derived from activities that require effort, delayed gratification, or involve overcoming challenges, leading to long-term fulfillment and a sense of purpose.

Scrolling for hours just gives me cheap dopamine, but finishing a tough workout gives me that unmatched feeling of expensive dopamine.

by mag.z June 29, 2025

chasing the dopamine

chasing the chemical in your brain that makes you feel amazing

I brought an $80 stuffed cow but it was because I was chasing the dopamine.

You have got to stop buying so many water bottles, you’re only chasing the dopamine

by cryinside October 17, 2021

Dopaminergic Antagonist

The ultimate kill joy. Someone who makes others so miserable, he/she suppress the effects of dopamine on mood.

Your boss is such a dopaminergic antagonist that every time you have a meeting with him, you're depressed for the rest of the month.

by BlackSheepofScience June 11, 2016

Dopeamine

Da "feel-good" chemical in yer brain dat temporarily lifts yer mood whenever something positive/exciting/enjoyable happens, but den ya feel like a complete dope after da "high" wears off.

I loved ridin' da roller-coaster a whole bunch, but den afterwards I had a brain-chemical letdown --- sounds like a classic case of "Dopeamine crash" to me.

by QuacksO July 31, 2018

dopeamine

A word similar to the slang "Dope" meaning Cool or Great. It is often used for emphasis.

Frank: Hey Jimmy, Golf Course party tonight!
Jimmy: Dopeamine!

by nubatron 2000 May 3, 2006

Dopaminergic

Something really dope and ultra cool.

That band tonight was so dopaminergic.

by faelunette March 4, 2005