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monetization

Turning a non-revenue-generating item into cash. Basically getting money from certain things.
-Wait, Jim is getting cash for that video he posted on YouTube?
-Yea, thanks to YouTube's monetization system.
monetization by JassTheLass August 27, 2021

Monetization of Confirmation Bias 

The monetization of confirmation bias is the act of generating revenue from a person or group of peoples preconceived conclusion or thoughts.
That industry is making a large amount of money off of the Monetization of Confirmation Bias.

Immaculate monetization 

Money whose source may not be questioned.
Republicans have adopted new House rules that require cuts equal to or greater than new spending, except for their party's own legislative agenda items, which are presumably paid for by immaculate monetization.

YouTube Monetization Diet

The act of removing things from past or future YouTube uploads to increase your potential earnings for your channel. Things removed can include, but are not limited to: profanity, references to drugs and alcohol, copyrighted material, mature (or immature) humor, violence, guns, and dangerous stunts. To a lesser extent, ceasing production of material suitable for YouTube Kids can be considered part of this diet. Side effects of this diet may include compulsory stretching of videos to 8 minutes, bugging people to like and subscribe, and generally being a douche.
YouTuber 1: You've changed, dude. Ever since you started that YouTube Monetization Diet, you've stopped making the cool videos I subscribed to you for.
YouTuber 2: Maybe so, but now I can afford to buy a hamburger today!

Monetivation 

being driven or inspired by money. It refers to when financial gain is the main source of motivation behind someone's actions.
His monetivation is clear—he only takes on projects that pay well.

My monetivation is at an all-time high—time to secure the bag.

Success isn’t just about passion; sometimes, it’s pure monetivation.
Monetivation by Ezv February 16, 2025
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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