motivated reasoning

Working backwards in logic, disregarding the facts in order to support an erroneous conclusion. Motivated reasoning is in contrast to logical reasoning.

I know you're telling me the fact that Saddam Hussein had nothing to do with 9/11, but my motivated reasoning tells me he did.

We invaded Iraq because of 9/11. What we did in Iraq was right. Saddam Hussein was involved in plotting 9/11.

by bronco-the-man August 31, 2009

reasoning

A meeting of rastas to speak spiritually and smoke some special herbs.
Before the splif is lit the leader says a prayer.

The herbalist is going to the reasoning tonight to enhance his spiritual ways

by bloodbruv February 25, 2010

its raining tacos

A song that expresses what to do when it starts raining tacos

Dude! Have you heard the song Its Raining Tacos?

by blsunley March 26, 2017

Raising Kaine

The act of raising so much ruckus that nobody understands what's going on. This words stems from Wally World the band.

Emily: "Dude, did you see the amount Kaine Dan was raising on the dance floor?"
Stella: "Dude yeah, that was so much Kaine!"
Dan on the dance floor: *Raising Kaine*

by Wallyworld1969 April 27, 2019

raising your eyebrows

Rasing your eyebrows up and down twice is a type of flirting

He was raising your eyebrows at his crush

by Lovelifedefinitions8978 November 22, 2013

Raising hell

Usually occurring on a Friday night after a long work week, this term refers to driving around with your friends doing absolutely nothing because you aren't old enough to get into bars and there's nothing better to do 'round these parts. This activity is most common among teens from rural communities and small towns who mislabel it as "raising hell" to make their lives sound less dull and more badass. Though "raising hell" is often more boring than badass, it is sometimes known to include SERIOUS badass activities, such as loitering, underage drinking, running red lights, and even swerving a couple feet into a cornfield just to be an asshole!

In the big city, it's called "driving around aimlessly" and it makes you boring. In the country, it's called "raising hell" and it makes you BADASS.

by redeyegrits September 7, 2013

raising up

To lift one leg up while standing and rip a fart.

son 1: Dad is raising up to cut a fart. son 2: Oh boy. If mom sees him she's gonna be really mad.

by jimmybomm April 27, 2020