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Noun: A minchin - a person with an abnormally high level of confidence who lies or exaggerates about personal knowledge and experience in an attempt to belittle others and gain respect.

Verb: To minchin, minchinning - to lie or exaggerate about one's own knowledge and experience in an attempt to gain respect and come across with a higher social status than others.
"When I went to university, I was actually studying my BSc, MSc and PhD at Harvard, MIT and Oxford all at the same time. That was before I was employed by the CIA as a senior analyst, so you can understand why I'm frustrated at having to speak at such a small-time conference today."

"That guy is so totally minchinning. That's just ridiculous."
Minchin by myrightnut April 17, 2013
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Ugh! You Minchin! You ruined my favorite shirt!
Minchin by Smowups October 1, 2023

Tim Minchin 

A brilliant, British-Australian comedian/musician/songwriter/composer/human who writes and performs songs that are both thought-provoking and hilarious at the same time.

While his appearance can be frightening at first, after watching a few of his videos, Tim Minchin's incredible talent transcends his looks and he begins to appear rather attractive.

And let's not forget his insane piano skills.
Tim Minchin is a master in multiple areas.

I'd go to a performance of Tim Minchin only doing comedy.
I'd go to a performance of Tim Minchin only playing the piano.
I'd go to a performance Tim Minchin only talking about current issues.
I'd go to a performance of Tim Minchin only singin... gwell maybe not...

Tim Minchin has harnessed the power of all of his skills and is using it scramble my brains (in a good way)
Tim Minchin by y-ye-yea-yeah! November 29, 2011

Tim Minchin 

Tomithy David Minchin: actor, musician and comedian. His Appearance is that of an Australian version of Clockwork Orange's Alex DeLarge.
Did you hear Tim Minchin singing about canvas bags in his concert last night?
Tim Minchin by sir Domfsalot April 4, 2011

hunter minchin 

hunter minchin... hes a guy whos just so goofy at the stupidest times he knows damn well that hes not the smartest but hes funny af... love you hunter
hunter minchin by pensodeum March 11, 2024

Thomas Minchin

The type of man you will find you is extremely easy to punch, however goes to the gym and could crush you with his hands but he is the equivalent of a child.
being defined as Thomas Minchin what are you doing Punches* 'Im playing bee swarm!'
Thomas Minchin by Billy41208 August 1, 2024

Joe Manchin

The upper chamber of the United States Congress.
After the bill passed the House, it needed to get through the Joe Manchin.
Joe Manchin by bobgrantwabc April 12, 2021
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