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Fourth Estate 

The term Fourth Estate refers to the press, both in its explicit capacity of advocacy and in its implicit ability to frame political issues. The term goes back at least to Thomas Carlyle in the first half of the 19th century.

None of our political writers ... takes notice of any more than three estates, namely, Kings, Lords, and Commons ... passing by in silence that very large and powerful body which form the fourth estate in this community ... The Mob.3
Fourth Estate by bclark86 October 3, 2008
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Fourth Estate 

Invisible Children- The Fourth Estate met and change is already prevelant in the world.
Fourth Estate by IamtheFourthEstae October 24, 2011

fourthstate

Metaphysicians and mystics describe the fourth state of consciousness as a portal to the other dimensions and other worlds.

We are not "consciously" aware of this fourth state in the normal course of living. However, in certain moments that can only be described as sublime, we get a hint of this fourth state which exists within us, which is all ours to explore.

We enter the portal of the fourth consciousness by beginning to detach from the entity called "thought".

A form of meditation requires one to progressively slow the non-stop internal dialog. Listening to some forms of music such as Progressive music can enhance this experience with to persistent practice. Gradually reaching a stage when our attention is no longer engaged in or focused upon our thoughts; we simply see them idly amble on the prairie of the mindscape, without evoking any reaction or response .

Science is increasingly becoming attracted towards exploring the fourth state of consciousness is the pleasant physiological changes that have been observed in the body and the brain of people who spend time in this state on a regular, consistent basis. A change in the volume of some very special chemicals in the body such as dopamine and melatonin, coupled with heightened parasympathetic activity and higher intensity of electric waves in the alpha and theta bands in the brain --- are just some of the unique characteristic consequences of dwelling in the fourth state.
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fourthstate by tract February 11, 2010

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003
Word of the Day on July 11, 2026

Foot prisons 

Socks. Annoying, sweat-causing, non-barefoot enducing, everyday socks.
The first thing I do when I take off my shoes, is rip off the foot prisons I had to wear inside them. That's why I prefer flip flops, even in winter!
Foot prisons by Jackalope Hunter December 13, 2022
Word of the Day on July 10, 2026

cornholio 

Ruler of Lake Titicaca. Rumored to have a bunghole that gets very angry if it does not receive toilet paper. Cornholio the Great is often seen walking around with his shirt over his head and his hands in the air, chanting songs about his power, and his bunghole.
"I am Cornholio! You do not want to face the wrath of my bunghole, for I need TP!"
Butthead: Shut up, Beavis! (uh huh huh huh)
Beavis: Um, okay. (heh heh heh heh).
cornholio by AYB July 20, 2003
Word of the Day on July 9, 2026