Shiny Object Tendency

The tendency to lose focus on the subject/objective due to a "shiny object" (aka distraction) caused by focusing too much attention on something indirectly related to that subject/objective. It could be an uknown word, a confusing analogy, a new cliche phrase you've never heard before (aka "corporate talk"), etc.

While sitting in a business meeting listening intently and taking notes on the subjectmatter at hand, a word is mentioned during the discussion that you don't know the meaning of, and automatically you start focusing on that word trying to figure it out while the discussion continues. Eventually you realize you got distracted, but a shitload of information has already been discussed. Although you're able to recall the topic, all the details have zoomed by and all you can do is hope that no one asks for your opinion regarding those details that you missed. Any attempts to restart your notetaking or get back up to speed are futile since whatever notes you take now are unable to be connected with where you left off due to that "shiny object."

by anghang January 26, 2005

objectification

Treating a person as a thing

I felt slight objectification when my girlfriend showed me off to her friends

by Ysurac February 3, 2015

object-oriented

1. A type of programming, that allows users to program in modular pieces.

2. A type of sexual fetish, where the afflicted insists on using foriegn items found around the house in order to heighten sexual pleasure.

1. C++ is my favorite object-oriented programming language.

2. Ozkirbus is just too object-oriented in the orgies for anyone to feel safe and have a good time.

by DjLowballer April 9, 2005

Object of Affection

Person that prevents concentration by the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, desire, etc.

She can't eat, can't sleep, can't focus on anything until her "Object of Affection" belongs only to her!

by Ginger Girl May 28, 2012

unidentifiable food object

an article of food that has been left in the refrigerator, freezer, or car so long that it is no longer identifiable as edible;also known as UFO or vintage food.

When I was cleaning out the fridge I found two cans of orange soda, some old turkey meat, and an unidentifiable food object from last Thanksgiving.

by erieee December 11, 2009

inanimate object

object that is not animate. doesn't breathe, change, or live. examples are tape, lamp, pemcil, desk, building, kleenex.

hey look at flag, it is an inanimate object!

by SAMiiZLe September 25, 2006

Foreign Objects

The starter band which would lead to the great rock band CKY. With Deron Miller, and Jess Margera.

"Foreign Objects was the beginning of CKY"

by Rye_Rye September 21, 2004