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Nepotocracy 

A government run solely by giving your family and close friends jobs, after firing anyone with experience and everyone who won't kiss the ring.
The Trump administration exclusively practices favoring relatives or friends with political appointments, especially by giving them jobs.

"his years in office were marked by corruption and nepotism, leading to the Trump Nepotocracy."

Don: "hey Jared, my useless son-in-law, would you like me to create a high level government advisory position for you to embarrass our country daily?"

Jared: "sure, pops! Ivanka wants to peddle misinformation, too!"

Don: "You're both hired."
Nepotocracy by Sunblazer5 May 15, 2020
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nepotocracy 

The opposite of meritocracy. A system whereby privilege and wealth opens all doors regardless of actual skill set or past failures. What allows shonky people in positions of power to get sideways promotions out of difficult situations that they have created.
The nepotocracy wins again. Another juicy job gone to (insert whatever slimy politician/executive here) after he screwed up (insert whatever project/company here). How do these people keep getting these positions?
nepotocracy by Nathax13712 February 28, 2023
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Nepocracy 

1. Nepotism plus hypocrisy masquerading as Democracy. 2. Any political system where nearly all politicians are closely related to other politicians by blood or marriage.
The election of Nepocrats in Illinois, such Lisa Madigan, Richard Daley, Todd Stroger, Emil Jones, Jr and Dan Lipinski, to name but a few, makes Illinois a functioning Nepocracy.
Nepocracy by Powerless Stooge March 28, 2009

nicotocracy 

A situation in which rank and file employees have an indordinate amount of information and influence in a company because they take smoke breaks with the upper management.
That guy always get his way because he is a member of the nicotocracy.
nicotocracy by Dave Slusher October 15, 2005
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003
Word of the Day on July 11, 2026