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foutrage
\fˈau̇t-ˌrāj\
noun
1. a feeling of extreme anger because of something that is perceived as bad, hurtful, or morally wrong but when viewed in a rational context is really harmless, benign and insignificant.
2. a combination of the words False and Outrage used to describe unjustified anger or resentment over a petty issue.
noun
1. a feeling of extreme anger because of something that is perceived as bad, hurtful, or morally wrong but when viewed in a rational context is really harmless, benign and insignificant.
2. a combination of the words False and Outrage used to describe unjustified anger or resentment over a petty issue.
Examples
* Starbucks received much negative criticism towards their minimalist redesign of the 2016 holiday cups. For those in the real world, the vitriol that ensued was nothing more than foutrage over a coffee cup.
*Fox News' annual portrayal of "the war on Christmas" is spun as a threat to Christianity but in reality it is merely manufactured foutrage for the purpose of delegitimizing anything that conflicts with their conservative agenda.
Origin: American English, from combining false- (fake, not true), outrage- (anger).
First use: 21st century
* Starbucks received much negative criticism towards their minimalist redesign of the 2016 holiday cups. For those in the real world, the vitriol that ensued was nothing more than foutrage over a coffee cup.
*Fox News' annual portrayal of "the war on Christmas" is spun as a threat to Christianity but in reality it is merely manufactured foutrage for the purpose of delegitimizing anything that conflicts with their conservative agenda.
Origin: American English, from combining false- (fake, not true), outrage- (anger).
First use: 21st century
foutrage by Smedley Schmedley November 25, 2016
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As a kid just over the line from RI, I would wait by the radio on snowy school mornings hanging on every word of school closings that Salty Brine would call out. While most times my school had to go to school, *GROAN!* there was most always a school that made the no school cut. I can still hear Salty's teaasing voice as he knew we all knew what was coming shouting out with glee: "No School Foster Glocester!!" Who were these lucky kids...geeeez!?!? lol
No School Foster Glocester! by washashoreCC January 23, 2019
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Person 1: You tried the foster shuffle last night!?
Person 2: Yeah, I tripped on my foot, slammed into my wall, and now have a slight concussion.
Person 2: Yeah, I tripped on my foot, slammed into my wall, and now have a slight concussion.
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Communist empire founded by a band of enraged students and their world history teacher, Ms. Foster. Once established, the country began to conquer many a history class until the nation of Justintopia wanted a piece of the pie and stepped in. Led by King Justin III (twice removed), the country led a valiant fight until the mighty gradebook of Ms. Foster came down upon them, causing them to retreat. Shortly afterward, Fostertopia's "key republic" 5th Period World History (Pre-AP), signed a declaration of independence in rebellion of their dictator. The document was acknowledge, but freedom was never received. Today, Fostertopia lives in civil war as many loyalists and rebels continue to quarrel in the halls of Health Careers High School.
Long live Fostertopia!
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the act of breaking, butchering, or fucking something up that was perfectly fine for no reason other than personal satisfaction
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