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Autismsplaining 

Autismsplaining is when one presents another with information that they are likely unfamiliar with in a very in-depth and technical manner. The word is derived from the tendency of people with ASD to give long-winded dissertations on topics that others aren't very well versed in.

Autismsplaining usually involves specific, technical jargon and lengthy explanation that the listener is unlikely to understand.
"Yeah guitars are pretty cool. My favorite shape is the Gibson SG body, but in terms of actual playability and function, I prefer the ESP Viper series. Gibson's had a lot of quality control issues and lack of innovation, and I think that the better pickup design with a coil-splitting option is far superior to any Gibson product, while still retaining the iconic design."

"Dude, you're autismsplaining. I barely understood any of that beyond you liking guitars."
Autismsplaining by The guy October 2, 2020
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Autisplaining 

(Verb) Similar to mansplaining, describes the act of a neurotypical person explaining a topic or special interest back to an Autistic person, often without realizing that the Autistic person is already deeply knowledgeable or even an expert on the subject. This can come across as condescending or dismissive, as it overlooks the Autistic person's expertise and passion for the topic. Colloquially it has also been used to describe when neurotypical people explain neurodivergents’ hyperfixations to them more generally (ie someone with ADHD).

The term is used humorously or critically within the autistic and neurodivergent community more generally to highlight the disconnect in cultural expectations between neurotypical and neurodivergent people.
Despite knowing my special interest in astronomy, my coworker couldn’t resist autisplaining basic facts about black holes to me during lunch after going to the science museum for the first time since elementary school.
Autisplaining by AuDHDnugget September 5, 2024
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Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
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Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
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Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
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