Game Social Sciences

The study of how human behavior manifests in game contexts, from cooperation in team games to cheating in solitaire (we've all done it). It examines why players form guilds and clans (tribalism extends to pixels), why some people rage-quit (emotional regulation issues, usually), and why virtual economies develop real-world value (people will pay actual money for a digital sword if it makes them feel powerful). Game social sciences reveal that games are not escapes from society; they're societies in miniature, with all the same drama, just with more loot.

Example: "A game social sciences study examined why players in an online game formed a powerful guild that dominated the server. The answer: the guild leader was a charismatic former middle manager who applied corporate team-building techniques to orc-slaying. Members reported feeling 'valued' and 'productive,' which are not words usually associated with sitting in front of a screen for six hours."

Game Social Sciences by Nammugal February 14, 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

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.

I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.

schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008