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Eschew Obfuscation, Espouse Elucidation
An ironic statement that means avoid ambiguity and adopt clarity. It's ironic because it is hypocritical.
Instead of saying eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation, Mary just told us to avoid confusion and be clear.
Eschew Obfuscation, Espouse Elucidation by Alicat III November 6, 2009
eschew pablum
A choice to engage with ideas and information that are challenging, complex, and meaningful, rather than settling for what's easy or superficial.
eschew pablum by akconstant June 27, 2025
Eschelbacheran
Eschelbacheran by PhysicsPro March 20, 2010
eschersexual
A word to describe any sex act or position which seems to defy understanding and physical limitations; something that seems to require you to bend in ways that simply don't exist.
"It was so eschersexual; she pulled her legs up behind her head... then flipped, so that her arms were in there too somehow, and I think my leg was in her mouth or something. I'd draw you a diagram, but I don't know how to even picture it."
eschersexual by TQC May 18, 2008
Eschergirl
A term popularized by the tumblr blog of the same name, an Eschergirl refers to any figure (typically female and typically within comics) drawn in a "sexy" pose that defies sense both in anatomy as well as narrative. Harkening back to the dizzying designs of Escher, these girls are also impossible.
Basically every picture of Psylocke ever.
Let's see...can see both boobs and full butt, one leg seems to be coming out of her crotch and the other one doesn't seem to be attached, her boobs are coming out of her collar and look like they're about to fly away, AND she's wearing a bikini in the middle of a blizzard. Yup, Eschergirl.
Let's see...can see both boobs and full butt, one leg seems to be coming out of her crotch and the other one doesn't seem to be attached, her boobs are coming out of her collar and look like they're about to fly away, AND she's wearing a bikini in the middle of a blizzard. Yup, Eschergirl.
Eschergirl by An Electric Fan December 7, 2012
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026