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An attack upon an opponent in order to discredit their arguement or opinion. Ad hominems are used by immature and/or unintelligent people because they are unable to counter their opponent using logic and intelligence.
Person A: I think we should spend more money on environmental protection.
Person B: You just think that because you’re a stupid tree-hugger.
Person A: It is crucial that we facilitate adequate means to prevent degradation that would jeopardize the project.
Person B: You think that just because you use big words makes you sound smart? Shut up you loser; you don't know what you're talking about.
Person B: You just think that because you’re a stupid tree-hugger.
Person A: It is crucial that we facilitate adequate means to prevent degradation that would jeopardize the project.
Person B: You think that just because you use big words makes you sound smart? Shut up you loser; you don't know what you're talking about.
by Pcc88 July 12, 2005
May 15 Word of the Day
A few weeks ago, no one had “cheugy” in their vocabulary . Now everything is saturated with the word. It’s in our heads. It’s in our homes. Everyone is asking: “Am I cheugy? Am I a basic ass bitch? Am I GUILTY of being cheugy?”
The proliferation of cheugy in the mainstream discourse can only be attributed to one source: mental terror. It’s an orchestrated psychological trap to make you question your tastes and interests in the eyes of others.
You are not a cheug. YOU’RE PERFECT!!!!
It is very suspicious that the cheugy mascot is a Minion, a literal cyclops, a deformed
yellow panopticon in overalls ... do not let the all-seeing eye to control you. Be vigilant. Resist cheugy psyops.
The proliferation of cheugy in the mainstream discourse can only be attributed to one source: mental terror. It’s an orchestrated psychological trap to make you question your tastes and interests in the eyes of others.
You are not a cheug. YOU’RE PERFECT!!!!
It is very suspicious that the cheugy mascot is a Minion, a literal cyclops, a deformed
yellow panopticon in overalls ... do not let the all-seeing eye to control you. Be vigilant. Resist cheugy psyops.
Becca is another victim of cheugy psyops. I saw the garbage truck take all her Ugg boots yesterday. She even removed “I LOVE The Office!” from all her dating profiles. She’s unrecognizable.
by Callmemaybe69 May 12, 2021
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Whilst in an arguement, to avoid the point (thus a cop-out) and to insult the person arguing. Often because the person who results to the insults has no logical/intelligent point, thus they break down to immaturity.
Jon: I've made my point five times and all you've done is call me 'gay', way to resort to ad hominem, dude.
by Mike April 26, 2005
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Originally from the Latin meaning - "argument to the man", "argument against the man".
Now meaning Argument against what a person has posted via the net and brought about by Psychological projection as to the person hidden behind the Computer Screen and On-line Identity.
Can also be seen as an idiotic lack of appreciation of Netiquette and also gross self absorption by the reader/responder.
Now meaning Argument against what a person has posted via the net and brought about by Psychological projection as to the person hidden behind the Computer Screen and On-line Identity.
Can also be seen as an idiotic lack of appreciation of Netiquette and also gross self absorption by the reader/responder.
"Dear @$£*&% I read your post and am shocked by the Ad Hominem way you respond to reasonable dialog in this forum.... etc etc."
by The BloomingPouf August 06, 2008
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“Ad Hominem” means “to insult or to make insults”. Unfortunately, it seems like it’s being taken over and constantly used on the internet by neckbeards & retards who want to sound like they aren’t sperging out for once while deflecting any sort of hate they get for their bad actions.
Carly: Why is Godzilla VS Kong doing better than Terminator dark date? Dark dark fate deserves more because it has more wokeness in it, it’s probably all just men’s fault because they don’t care about being an ally!
Mack: Could you shut up? I’m trying to watch the move and your being annoying.
Carly: STOP THROWING AN AD HOMINEM AT ME, I DID NOTHING WRONG YOUR BEING MISOGYNISTIC AND HATEFUL!!!
Mack: All I was trying to do is just watch the movie, but your disrupting everything with your melt down over me saying your being annoying. Calm down, geez...
Mack: Could you shut up? I’m trying to watch the move and your being annoying.
Carly: STOP THROWING AN AD HOMINEM AT ME, I DID NOTHING WRONG YOUR BEING MISOGYNISTIC AND HATEFUL!!!
Mack: All I was trying to do is just watch the movie, but your disrupting everything with your melt down over me saying your being annoying. Calm down, geez...
by TheBigBoi20xx April 07, 2021