A move during an argument or discussion whereby a person (almost always a woman) has absolutely no comeback and knows in a fair fight they're beaten, forcing them into a totally nonsensical, unrelated Hail Mary response. This strategy occurs when the person (almost always a woman) either realizes the other person is right and it's best to try to throw them off or when they're simply an idiot.
Fred calmly explained to his wife Mandy that her continued credit card expenditures at high end department stores would likely threaten the family's ability to pay their bills, and definitely end any chance of sending their children to college. Mandy, calling on the crown jewel of Desperation Debating replied, "Yeah? Well you have a small dick!
by jfranksNbeans October 13, 2014
Ace: Did you watch the Presidential Debate? Via: Yes. It was the best circus show I've seen since 89. Two elephants, too!
by diarrhea dog November 04, 2020
Lea has to argue with everyone and disagrees with any point that they're trying to make. She is such a mass Debater!
by Rut6124 November 19, 2009
masterbationin mass
Teacher--"Ok class, who wants to mass-debate today?"
Jade--"I do, I do! and so does Jenny and Tabitha"
Teacher--"OK, we'll do guys versus girls, whoever comes first gets extra points!"
Jade--"I do, I do! and so does Jenny and Tabitha"
Teacher--"OK, we'll do guys versus girls, whoever comes first gets extra points!"
by shawnf25 December 08, 2003
Term used by ppl who can't reason well but wanna feel like bosses, to indicate that instead of working to improve themselves, they'd rather lower the standard of discourse so they can compete.
Person 1: *makes a claim that they cannot possibly defend, and the reason they believe it is probably because of a bias *
Person 2: why do you think this?
Person 1: You are such a debate bro
Person 2: why do you think this?
Person 1: You are such a debate bro
by MurphysLaw101 April 20, 2021
A political argument that takes place on the Internet. These types of debates usually take place on social media sites around election times. Keyboard Debates typically start on a politically opinionated posts, status, pictures, and videos in the comment section.
Sam: How was your weekend?
Joe: Not so good. I got into a bunch of keyboard debates about Obama and Romney on Facebook.
Sam: You need to stay off Facebook or don't say anything about politics during elections.
Joe: Not so good. I got into a bunch of keyboard debates about Obama and Romney on Facebook.
Sam: You need to stay off Facebook or don't say anything about politics during elections.
by That American Kid July 11, 2013
The forced smile that a person in a spotlighted position adopts in reaction to an opponent's attack during a verbal spar as a way to save face in front of an audience and to keep the mood seemingly friendly.
Senator Biden flashed his debate smile when Governor Palin accused him of voting for a federal tax raise.
by JMPetersen October 02, 2008