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alterception 

Alterception is where we unconsciously perceive things and like/dislike them because of what they stand for and in turn affects our perception of things in many different ways.
For example, let’s say Mai liked Britney Spears. And Britney released a new song, in Mai’s eyes the song is perceived to be ‘awesome’ merely based on the fact that it’s sung by Britney Spears. Even if the song is actually quite terrible her Alterception would result in Mai liking the song regardless of its quality.
Another example of Alterception is the state of being in so called ‘love’. Michelle has a crush on Peter; in Michelle’s eyes Peter looks so cute in his uniform. Even though everyone in the same school as Peter wears the same uniform it appeals to Michelle more due to the fact that Peter is wearing it. Therefore supporting the claim of liking/disliking things based on its value (what it stands for) in Alterception. Michelle’s crush for Peter also results in her altered perception of his actions. Peter’s ‘quirks’ would become more evident to Michelle and her liking for them increases. “When Peter says goodnight it’s so sweet!’ unbeknownst to Michelle that Peter says goodnight the same way most people do.
Everyday examples can be seen such as advertisements. Companies tend to use well known models to advertise their products. These models are well perceived in people’s eyes and in turn draw a wider audience. Let’s say you see a Nike advertisement for a new pair of shoes which David Beckham is promoting. Because David Beckham is renowned for his skill, people would believe that wearing the same shoes as David Beckham would result in their skill actually improving.
alterception by alterception March 25, 2009

altercation 

He was suspended for an altercation with another student.
altercation by Ian2 June 29, 2007

altercationsaurus 

A dinosaur that is often found at senior parties in imaginary towns. The altercationsaurus is often responsible for the intoxication of otherwise innocent teenagers. This intoxication will occasionally lead to said teenager hitting an olympic athlete, rendering them crippled and maimed and leading to multi-million dollar lawsuits.

Altercationsaurus can also be found following around large mobs of deer, leading to speculation regarding whether or not the olympic runner was, in fact, hit by a car and not an altercationsaurus.

Further speculation regarding a pending court case would be irresponsible.

I am not a video camera.
The altercationsaurus got Peyton soooo wasted last night. I heard she hit a runner!!!
altercationsaurus by Kerry Knox March 12, 2010

altercation 

a term used by the 6pm local news reporters to differentiate a fight amongst blacks and a fight amongst whites.....
"witnesses say that an altercation took place outside Popeye's Chicken on n.e 14th st in Overtown, just north of downtown Miami, when the manager of the establishment accused Lebron of soliciting customers to refill his foughty bottle with 0range flavored High C from the drink dispenser."

"u/m students jeffery frasier and mark wallingford got into a brawl when wallingfords ex girlfriend Marie Relva admitted that she barked like a bitch when when frasier banged her in the booty"

altercation 

a word black people on Judge Mathis and Judge Joe Brown love to use in place of the shorter word: fight often used multiple times in a very short period of time. also accompanied by use of the word incarceration
well uh, Judgejobrown... it was a previous altercation that resulted in the justification of my incarceration.
altercation by wtsuck June 19, 2008

Altercation 

A super kiss-ass way to down-play the word "Fight"
commonly used by people in denial
"Dude, I heard you chased your girlfriend out of the house calling her a whore and then punched her in the face"
"No dude. We just got into a little altercation
Altercation by MyDadIsADoucheBag October 28, 2009
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pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
Word of the Day on November 7, 2026
EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures).
Person A: "That scene was a direct homage to an unreleased 1982 Japanese indie film."
Person B: "Wow, EBK."
EBK by silwhett November 5, 2026
Word of the Day on November 6, 2026
A seemingly endless debate with a idiot
I don't know man im not ready for yap trap stupidity today which always tries to suck you into it
Yap Trap by WolfieSnack November 4, 2026
Word of the Day on November 5, 2026
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