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A group of people linked in a cosmically significant manner, even when superficial linkages are not evident. Created by Kurt Vonnegut.
When I met Thomas, I quickly got the feeling that he was part of my karass.
karass by zachwolff October 20, 2003
Think of the small group of people you have ended up running into and spending time with over the course of your life. Some may be friends, others not. A big part of Vonnegut's Karass concept revolves around coincidence evolving beyond apophenia, into the realm of the mystical.

The author suggests a divine plan behind the interactions of those within a karass, but adds it is unlikely that it's purpose will ever be revealed. I suspect it is, like the universe itself, recursive in function.

In summary, to begin to understand one's karass and those who are entwined within it, simply look for a common denominator between all those you have spent substantial time with, by choice or otherwise. The collective experiences garnered through these contacts both become and determine one's karass.
I have a friend who I went through 6 years of elementary school with and then Jr. High. We were friends, but from different neighborhoods so not especially close. I quit high school, and after we only maintained sporadic contact. Several years later we both ended up as belated Freshman at the same university in Florida.

Through mutual friends we kept in touch for 5 or so years after college, then were disconnected again when I moved to California. A few months ago we found each other once again in the metaverse, and I just sent him an email today explaining karass, and how I always saw us as part of one. Disappointed after looking into what was available via Google, I ended up here posting this definition. Karass?
karass by Recursive Prophet October 30, 2007

karasserytharam 

Karasserytharam (കാരശേരിത്തരം) : Enjoying everything from neighbor's home and refusing them to be implemented in own home.

Its rooted in deep jealousy of homies enjoying the same that someone enjoyed elsewhere.

Exhibited in full glory by Karassery, an Indian writer and critic hence the name.
Bro 1: Bro, Our government is going to implement new High Speed Railway System like what you posted on facebook last year when you went Germany.
Bro 2: Oh! No Bro..!! That will destroy the environment.
Bro 1: Karasserytharam kanikkatheda myre (Don't exhibit Karasserytharam)

Dude: Its damn hot here, Let me go to neighbor's house and stay in A/C for some time.
** some hours later **
Wife: Honey, Let us buy an A/C in our home?
Dude: Pha!! A/C will cause atmospheric pollution.

Wife: Karasserytharam kanikkathe manushya.. (Don't exhibit Karasserytharam)
karasserytharam by contrib March 27, 2022
1. When things come back to bite you in the butt.

2. When being a smart ass comes back to bite you.

3. Karma for ass-clowns.
The bully falling face first into the dog crap was Karmass.
Karmass by TTheFrog January 17, 2013
a word you make up to get a girl to show her boobs to you
"Kierstin, if you show me your boobs, ill tell you what kackass means."
kackass by dizzie October 27, 2004

kardassian 

A woman with an ass as big as one of the kardashians. Kardassian refers to the shape and figure of a woman's ass to be extremely large and disproportionate to the remainder of thier frame.
"Look at that Sexy kardassian over there!!!"