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Barnum Statement 

A Barnum Statement is a phrase used by conmen (for example a psychic) to try and make people think they have some deep insight into their psychology or life.
They are also commonly used in horoscopes

Barnum Statements are statements which most people will agree with, regarding themselves, while not realizing that almost every other person will also agree with them regarding their own lives

examples are:
"you have a good sense of humor, but not everyone sees it"
"you tend to think about things before taking action"
"You have had some major challenges in your life"
"you recently had a disagreement with someone you care for"
"The psychic told me that I was quite intelligent, but other people dont always see it"
"Sounds like she was just feeding you a Barnum Statement"
Related Words
It means 'joint' in italian slang, mostly in Milan.

Synonims: Spinello, Canna, Cannetta, Cannone, Barneinj, Zappa, Zappetta, Joint, Lainz, Colonnello
Sergio:"Ma...perché avete gli occhi cosi' rossi?"
Giorgio:"Ci siamo appena fumati un barnello nel cesso"

Sergio:"But...why are your eyes so read?"
Giorgio:"We've just smoked a joint in the toilet"
Barnello by Danneggiatore November 27, 2012
a person who is not welcome; an incident resulting in unattractive consequences for one, many or all; to sabotage, injure or attack. in general, to make any situation worse.
stop being such a barnus. we're going to miss our plane!
barnus by missniche March 2, 2011

barnsley kiss

a slang word used in barnsley yorkshire for a swift headbut.
Fuckin devvo just gave Binny a barnsley kiss on the nose end!!
barnsley kiss by Nk Elite June 11, 2006

Barnsley blow job 

During sexual congress in the "missionary position", when the lady "drops a gut" with sufficient gusto to blast her suitor's balls up his arsehole.
Rebecca was always going to deliver a Barnsley blow job in revenge for the night when I used her new white designer dress to muffle a fart, after enjoying a one-on-one romp.
The fart was a controlled blockbuster, but the sad proof of the detonation was clear for all to see when the next morning she strode proudly out of my apartment onto the
street, where the neighbours had a good laugh at all the shit up the back of her dress.
Barnsley blow job by bromp May 10, 2008

barnum effect 

The tendency to accept certain vague or worthless information as true, such as character assessments, horoscopes, psychic predictions and/or exaggerated claims.
Your horoscope: You have encoutered numerous challenges the last week as well as minor financial difficulties recently. If you take your time on your next major task, you shall be recognized for your hard work and motivation and a promotion may be in the midst. Example of Barnum Effect.
barnum effect by D Spurgeon September 24, 2005