word burning

Similar to "Book Burning", it is when a word is no longer liked by a group of people and they decide it should no longer be used. Often used when a word is considered "negative" even though it is accurately used by its definition. The intention and the way a person is using it may be what is not liked but it is the word that is cancelled.

"Retarded" means less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual for one's age. But some people use it as a derogatory term so we are no longer allowed to use the words "Retard" or "Retarded". Those words have been burnt. We are practicing "word burning".

by murley March 19, 2021

Screen Burn

A permanent discoloration of areas on an electronic display such as a cathode ray tube (CRT) display or computer display monitor or television set caused by cumulative non-uniform usage of the pixels.

Screen Savers are designed to fight of screen burn.

My security camera monitor is screen burned in so much that I can see it even when not powered on.

by FUFULIGHTNING September 23, 2014

learning and burning

Learning course material for long enough to pass the exam, and then forgetting it all.

Betsy: I took that class.
AJ: Well then you can go help them with their homework then.
Betsy: Are you kidding? That was like 2 years ago! I'm an expert at learning and burning...

by eckzow September 20, 2007

hanger burn

The line of dust on the shoulder of a shirt that forms when it is left on a hanger for too long.

Gigi was almost late because she had to wash her shirt since it had some major hanger burn.

by paige lighthipe lover March 12, 2012

Chug Burn

Any rash or irritation on the penis attained or developed from "over-masturbation."

"Why do you keep scratching your balls? Do you have chug burn?"

by Neo Ronto May 26, 2009

Season Burning

The act of rapidly watching consecutive seasons of a particular show in order catch up to current season.

I had to call out of work this morning bc I was season burning ALL of shameless last night.

by cdb.phillybluntz March 03, 2014

Indian Burn

A pain-inducing prank, where the prankster grabs onto the victims forearm or wrist, and starts turning skin away from themselves with one hand, and with another hand towards themselves, causing a painful burning sensation to the skin.

"If you misbehave I'll give you an Indian Burn."

by cockstetter November 25, 2022