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In cognitive psychology, after a signal reaches the brain, the instant when we are aware of a change in our environment, but before the brain is able to identify and codify what the change is.

The act of first become aware of something generically before we are able to identify it specifically.

That 'er' moment prior to recognition
She could cognify that there was something on the road, and started braking in case it didn't move.

Hearing an engine noise before you can tell what's making the noise or where it's coming from.

Seeing a shape at a distance but not being able to identify what it is or whether its multiple things.

Feeling something very hot or very cold but not being sure which until after you've taken your hand away of left it there a moment longer.

Smelling something without being able to identify it
Cognify by Socrates himself March 10, 2014
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Corniferous

Extremely Corny, the characteristic of trying to be cool, but ultimately very uncool indeed, and often even extremely embarrassing and not funny.
Man, did you see that Manowar show? The way they posed? And all that "Knights of Steel" bullshit? Hell that show was completely corniferous.
Corniferous by Keone Chong December 18, 2007

Coronify 

A cancellation, postponement, or even destruction of something due to the Corona virus.
I was supposed to have such an exciting day today, but unfortunately all my plans have been coronified.
I wish someone would Coronify Boris Johnson.
Is anybody able to uncoronify my will to live.
The coronification of my job interview wasn't too upsetting.
Coronify by gerg_de_goblin January 6, 2021

cornification

To make something Incredibly Gay and make fellow readers find themselves wanting to sit on something
I Just Got Cornified

after not playing for a over a week, i decided to raise a little havoc using cornification

cornification

-noun

1. Sexual intercourse between two unmarried partners where the male has a minimum unit length of eight inches.

2. A verbal or physical smack-down.

-Related forms
cornified, verb
cornifying, verb
cornifiable, adjective
cornifier, noun
cornifies, verb
Samantha, a trial lawyer, was left reeling from Nick's cornification skill set.

His huge ego was the reason for the cornification process.
cornification by newmexicomtman June 16, 2010

Corniyorn 

A retarded unicorn, often used as an insult.
Jay: You corniyorn!
Tay: Kay....
Jay: I'm an asshole eoheoh!
Tay: Kay.

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Jay: Oh look! It's a corniyorn!
Tay: Oh my god! It's so retarded!
Corniyorn by JayandTay January 26, 2013
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