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Comparisis

A persistent state or mental condition, often subconscious, where an individual compulsively compares their current situation, belongings, or relationships to others. Derived from "compare" and the Greek suffix "-sis" (denoting a state or process).
She was suffering from a major case of comparisis at the wedding, constantly checking if the other guests' jewellery and outfits were more expensive than hers.
Comparisis by rnsk April 14, 2026
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Obsessive Comparison Disorder

To constantly compare ourselves with others, producing unwanted thoughts and feelings that drive us to depression, consumption, anxiety, and all-around joyous discontent. Coined by Paul Angone on allgroanup.com and in his book 101 Secrets for Your Twenties.
Obsessive Comparison Disorder is the smallpox of our generation. 9 out of 10 doctors agree this disorder is the leading cause of eating a whole sleeve of Oreo’s while watching Real Housewives of OC.

Comparison Ford 

One who compares things all of the time.
stop comparing things, you are such a comparison ford
Comparison Ford by Bob Pruitt January 27, 2010

Grenade Comparison 

The comparison of your relationship with your boyfriend/girlfriend to the song Grenade by Bruno Mars. Using his lyrics as guidelines, the seriousness of your relationship can be easily determined.
Jen: Do you think Joe is serious about our relationship?

Julia: I don't know- You should try using the Grenade Comparison.

Jen: Good idea! Do you think he would he jump in front of a train for me?

Julia: I don't think so. You guys have just been hooking up. I wonder if Kyle would catch a grenade for me- we have been together for two years.

comparition 

A comparison between two different ( objects, people, or places) that has a completely obvious winner making said comparison unnecessary to begin with.
You're 25 years old I'm 60 what's with the comparition here.
comparition by eTee004 December 24, 2013

comparison game

The mind game, often brought up unintentionally by your friends, where you begin comparing yourself to your boyfriend or girlfriend's ex. Often occurs when someone says something about you that is extremely similar to the ex or a trait completely opposite of you that you're jealous of.
Guy 1: My girlfriend and I got into fight cause she was texting her ex tonight, what's he got that I don't?

Guy 2: Dude, don't play the comparison game, you'll probably lose.

Girl 1: Oh, him and his ex-girlfriend used to always make sushi together, too!

Girl 2: Thanks for starting another round of the comparison game, bitch.
comparison game by Rena Jae July 7, 2010

sole comparison

Instead of trying on a new pair of shoes, simply holding up the bottom of the new shoe to the bottom of the old shoe. If it matches up, get it.
I was in too much of a hurry at Target yesterday to try on those new sandals, so I just did a sole comparison. Oh well, they were only 20 bucks.
sole comparison by lafawnda527 March 18, 2009