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To say something random. Normally results in been given strange looks and being called 'Dory', even though the words sounded perfectly logical within the speakers head.
"Keep on swimming!"
or
"Blah, blah, blah de blah. Wow, Squidgey."
"Oh, Dory!"
Doryism by Anna 'Dory' Ledsham February 3, 2004
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Is the frequent forgetfulness of one's thoughts
Bro my doryism is crazy right now.
Doryism by Ninja Banana (backwards) September 9, 2022
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Doryism is when you’re so often forgetful.

You forget what you’re going to say or what was on your mind 2 seconds earlier.
my doryism is so bad right now

Jack has severe doryism
doryism by JC has doryism April 28, 2025
Doryism is when you’re often forgetful. It’s forgetting the words you were trying to say, or what you were thinking 2 seconds ago.
my doryism is so bad today

Jack has doryism
doryism by JC has doryism April 28, 2025
Derived from the term "Don't Rock the Boat" (DoRB), Dorbism describes the tendency inherent in many senior managers, or those with a stake in a system, to do nothing to improve services, address problems or tackle problematic people/issues.

A reluctance to act as a positive change agent due to the perceived risk that such action will be viewed negatively by superiors or others with influence (including the press)
Despite the Government's recent cuts in funding for education, the Dorbism of university Vice Chancellors is clear from their relative silence on the matter.

My boss is proving to be rather dorbist on the matter of recent staff redundancies
Dorbism by DesignThinking October 15, 2010
The state of being a dork.
Julio is an apt follower of dorkism.
dorkism by lunnara November 19, 2006

dorismar 

A beautiful girl with eyes that glitter like the sea. Usually very kind and quiet until you get to know them better. A great kisses indeed.
Have I told you about Dorismar? Her eyes make my heart flutter.
dorismar by Blueskys26 October 3, 2017
More from Urban Dictionary
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026
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