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Cataclysmic Charlatan Syndrome

Cataclysmic Charlatan Syndrome (CCS): A psychological condition characterised by an intense and persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of competence and success. Individuals with CCS experience an extreme level of self-doubt, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy in their professional and personal lives, often leading to severe impacts on their mental well-being and self-esteem.
Examples;

A highly accomplished scientist with numerous publications and accolades refuses to speak at conferences or accept awards, self sabotages results and refuses to complete projects fearing that others will discover they are not as knowledgeable or talented as they appear.

A successful entrepreneur constantly questions their ability to lead, despite having built a thriving business from scratch, avoiding networking events or business progression for fear of being 'found out'

Cataclysmic Charlatan syndrome (CCs) in an extreme, long term version of imposter syndrome. This term captures the overwhelming and debilitating nature of this condition, setting it apart from traditional imposter syndrome.
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well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!
Them future folk took ouare jerbs!
jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005
Word of the Day on May 22, 2026
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

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.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

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.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

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."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008
Word of the Day on May 16, 2026