by Dave March 5, 2003
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Definition of namism
noun
a: a belief that one’s name is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that name differences produce an inherent superiority or inferiority of a particular person due to that person’s name. also : behavior or attitudes that reflect and foster this belief : name discrimination or prejudice
b: using a personal proper name as a pejorative to stereotype, intimidate, ridicule, silence, or otherwise control another person.
c: disrespecting another person’s name.
Definition of namism
noun
a: a belief that one’s name is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that name differences produce an inherent superiority or inferiority of a particular person due to that person’s name. also : behavior or attitudes that reflect and foster this belief : name discrimination or prejudice
b: using a personal proper name as a pejorative to stereotype, intimidate, ridicule, silence, or otherwise control another person.
c: disrespecting another person’s name.
People named Karen have been subjected to namism to the point that many fear using their own name.
Many people are starting to understand that namism harms one’s sense of identity and sense of self worth and is often provoked by sexism and racism.
Many people are starting to understand that namism harms one’s sense of identity and sense of self worth and is often provoked by sexism and racism.
by BeKindToAll March 4, 2022
Get the namism mug.A type of prejudice against people in which the namist believes that all people with the same name share the same traits .
by Feli_G January 26, 2015
Get the Namism mug.A caring and kind-hearted girl. Definitely, a pleasure to know one.
She probably isn't as shy or intimidating as you think and talking to her will leave you with no regrets.
She probably isn't as shy or intimidating as you think and talking to her will leave you with no regrets.
by slasherthrasher666 June 16, 2018
Get the Navisha mug.When a woman decides that the love of her life isn't enough and searches for not just one, but several men to penetrate her while she encourages her man to stay patient and await her return. She declares that this behavior is navigating as in navigating the bad waters. Usually the bad waters are only bad because she creates such storms in her life and the life of the man who deeply loves her. As the man deeply in love with her discusses her behavior with his friends, "Navigating" soon transforms into the more appropriate word, "NaviSkanking".
This behavior became highly evident in the song "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Maraz as the lyrics states that "And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating I'll be here patiently waiting To see what you find". This song has actually became the battle cry for these women as they relate their behavior to the lyrics and selfishly hope that their man (husband or boyfriend) will endure the hardships in which she has created.
It is also worth noting that this type of behavior is mostly common in the Americanized female population and is one of the leading factors to the high female initiated divorce rate that no one is talking about.
This behavior became highly evident in the song "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Maraz as the lyrics states that "And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating I'll be here patiently waiting To see what you find". This song has actually became the battle cry for these women as they relate their behavior to the lyrics and selfishly hope that their man (husband or boyfriend) will endure the hardships in which she has created.
It is also worth noting that this type of behavior is mostly common in the Americanized female population and is one of the leading factors to the high female initiated divorce rate that no one is talking about.
Dustin: Man I don't know what to think, after five years it's come to this... She says she is doing some navigating and want's me to hang in there... I just don't know what to do.
Justin: Bro, to me it sounds like she is doing some NaviSkanking. I think you better cut this one loose before you get an STD that you can't get rid of... Here, have another PBR brother...
Justin: Bro, to me it sounds like she is doing some NaviSkanking. I think you better cut this one loose before you get an STD that you can't get rid of... Here, have another PBR brother...
by Logic2i November 28, 2013
Get the NaviSkanking mug.A guy who act dumb but is extremely smart in all ways imaginable , he also is extremely tollerant to shitty people and helps them to become a better person . He is different from others and does not follow anyone's path . Lastly he is good at flirting but prefers being single 😂😂....
by I love ass 229 July 30, 2019
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