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Thinking artistically.
Such as optimism = thinking positively
pessimism = thinking negatively

artimism = thinking artistically
"Man, I'm so upset."
"Paint something - have some artimism. You'll feel better."
Artimism by CarlyCat November 25, 2011
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Artivism 

Artivism involves using art as a tool to not only
comment on needed societal changes but also to inform others on these pressing issues and inspire them to take action. An example of an artivist is Kusama who held art happenings where she ministered over the first weddings between gay men in the USA. Goldsworthy is another artist who uses eco art that inspires mindfulness of our natural surroundings (healing art) but crosses over into artivism in that it serves as a catalyst for nature preservation.
Mele Murals is artivism that combines street/graffiti mural art with raising awareness of and preserving Native Hawaiian culture.
Artivism by Cocreate July 18, 2019

artivism 

The act of using art as a means to protest your discontent for something. It is a combination of the words art and activism.
Bansky is on the the greatest artivists in the world.

Did you know that Obey clothing started out by putting up artivism all over LA?
artivism by Truth Reloaded October 27, 2015

Artistism 

Artistism is a term used for people who joined the P.R.A.A., a fictional political party (People's Republic of Art and Animation).
Artists in the P.R.A.A. mainly try to make art against war, make justice, and to try to take down NFTs.
I support Artistism.
Me too!
Artistism by TrebleClefz March 8, 2022
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
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