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In a battle of wit during discussion on public forums, message boards, fb groups.. etc. an Ivanism is considered to be a truly weak response of the highest degree. A weak and unbalanced retort in which extreme cases of butthurt are revealed. An Ivanism is also known as a euphemism to the expression "foot in mouth" which in many cases may come back to haunt person (who in lost train of thought or just out of plain stupidity blurts out said Ivanism) at a later time, even much later.

Some Ivanisms are so epic in content that they warrant being saved and stored for future/educational purposes.
Littledick: Your newest entry attempt on UD does not embarrass me in the slightest, and to prove my point I will be sure to look it up and click on "DO NOT PUBLISH" for "I am a Senior Urban Dictionary Editor, that means I am God.... bow before me!"

Bigdick: I may not get my entry accepted into Urban Dictionary, but you have just given me this most precious moment for which I am eternally grateful. You not only gave me the perfect example for my newest entry, but your latest shriek has got to be your greatest Ivanism yet.

Thank you, Mr. Senior Editor @ Urban Dictionary, your inspiration is greatly appreciated and I have decided to give it another shot.

Sincerely, Bigdick
Ivanism by Higzy Teflon November 29, 2010
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Illogical hacky code that is prone to fail and only apply to a single use case
This code is full of ivanisms
ivanism by pseudocoder August 7, 2017
in german also known as; ivanismus is a religion based on the sole Goddess named Iva. Created at 7th of may 2021 out of pure admiration of the goddess, kyra declared that she must be a higher being. From that point on it spread like a wave sucking everyone in to this commitment of admiring the Goddess Iva. Join now!
I am a proud ivanist and here to spread the word of worship. ivanism is good
ivanism by ivanism expert September 15, 2021
The supreme religion, in which Ivan is the supreme deity.
Statistics show 'Ivanists' (followers of Ivanism) live on average 11 times longer, and are 60 times as happy!
Ivanists have a set of 'Tenets' by which every Ivanist must abide:
1. Ivan is the way
2. Have no gods before Ivan
3. Convert as many people as possible to Ivanism
4. Say the most diabolical, discombobulated things to Ivanists
5. You must believe the universe was created in the image of Ivan
6. Every Ivanist is beautiful in the eyes of Ivan.

Ivanism originated when Ivan had spoken to a particular Ivanov, and told the latter "You must spread my gospel and Ivangelise the world"
Ivanist: "Would you like to join the supreme religion of Ivanism?"
Potential Ivanist: "Yes of course, everyone should join Ivanism!"
Ivanism by Ivanthepreacher May 27, 2022
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