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brainsplain 

A mental health professional explaining to a patient the reason the patient does the things they do.
I went to the headshrink the other day and he tried to brainsplain to me why I yell so much. Who does he think he is? He don’t know me!
brainsplain by Bogrimm March 11, 2018

brainspeed 

A term describing combined intelligence and cognitive processing speed.
You can’t learn brainspeed, you either got it or you don’t!
brainspeed by Dr Bunnygirl June 27, 2020

brainspin 

The inability to sleep because of your mind fixating on a thought.
The Lost finale gave me brainspin and I wasn't able to sleep all night.
brainspin by Loogaroo June 24, 2010
Word of the Day on March 10, 2011

brainspike 

Verb: the act of watching a particular series (usually but not always anime) of episodes or movies in a row.
(especially the ENTIRE series at once)
Noun: the series to be watched.

Originated from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It was created as a more polite/useable form of mindfuck (which means the same thing) by the local university's anime organization. Apparently watching many hours of anime episodes straight does something to you in the head.
Verb: Remember when we brainspiked Eva last month?

Noun: The brainspike starts at 6 and ends four days later.
brainspike by Vela May 9, 2004

Brainshart 

Similar to the brainfart, it is the inability to even remember the slightest bit of what you were talking about to the point where someone wonders if you *actually* shit your pants while thinking.
When describing his dog, Rufus had a brainshart and immediately went into a 20 year coma.
Brainshart by Taterbutthole December 27, 2009

brainspin 

a general term to describe when your brain is engaged, but you aren't getting anywhere.

a) where you can't make a decision ... usually because there is too much information to process

b) where you can't even get a grip on a problem because it is beyond the scope of your brain.
Diane - I slept like crap last night.

Mike - Oh? Too bad. Was it from gut rot from that jalepeno shrimp or brainspin from your BCP exercises at work??

Diane - Definitely brainspin. I just can't get a handle on the whole BCP thing. It is sooooo complicated.

Mike - Why don't you just past it off to your boss? Let him handle it?

Diane - Are you kidding!?!? He's such a PHB, he tries to divide by zero. This would brainspin his head right off his shoulders.
brainspin by karbyn February 16, 2010
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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