Fnoknostic 

Describing something that exists in the space between genius and madness; brilliant but slightly unhinged. Can describe an idea, person, or approach that balances on the fine line between innovative brilliance and complete insanity. While this concept has been recognized throughout history (think Aristotle’s “there is no great genius without a touch of madness”), no specific word existed to describe this precise phenomenon until now.

Originally coined in Dutch as “fnoknostisch” by a 17-year-old student in 2003. The word combines the nonsensical “fnok” (representing the chaotic/mad element) with the suffix “-nostic” (relating to knowledge), creating a term for that uncertain territory between brilliance and madness.

“Einstein sticking his tongue out at photographers was completely fnoknostic - a brilliant physicist acting like a mischievous child.”

Fnoknostic by The fnoknost July 4, 2025

flobnosticating 

Talking aimlessly, taking up air time, obfuscating and generally prattling on, without serving any useful purpose, except to distract and whittle away time that could be better spent. To engage in discourse that may appear to be purposeful, but is more form than substance.

You may think he is sincere and that he has something worthwhile to say, but he really is only flobnosticating.

flobnosticating by Dustinian August 20, 2008

Grindset

The grindset is a contemporary ideology of self-exploitation disguised as strength, deeply tied to the aesthetics of the “sigma male” and to new digital forms of patriarchy. It promotes the idea that human worth depends on productivity, economic success, absolute emotional control, and the ability to work endlessly, turning vulnerability, rest, community, and tenderness into signs of weakness. Beneath its rhetoric of discipline and power often lies a profound inability to relate healthily to pain, fragility, and human interdependence.

“That’s the grindset, brother. While weak men sleep and complain, sigma males stay disciplined, work in silence, suppress emotions, and build power while everyone else wastes time chasing comfort.”

Grindset by Omega-Male May 22, 2026

jerb 

well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!

Them future folk took ouare jerbs!

jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022