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orthonormal gay-sis by Leonard_999 June 12, 2009
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Orthonogonkifor by N.ether December 1, 2022
orthonormal
orthonormal by He who shall remain nameless May 16, 2008
orthonological
The state of mind where reality is just too hard and your imagination is the only thing that keeps you sane.
orthonological by Dilbert01 May 19, 2018
Orthodoscience
A critical term for the institutional, established, and dominant form of science that is recognized as "legitimate" by the scientific establishment—the science that is taught in elite universities, published in prestigious journals, and funded by major agencies. Orthodoscience is not science as a method, but science as an institution—with its own hierarchies, gatekeepers, orthodoxies, and heresies. It is the science of the powerful, the science that rewards conformity and punishes dissent. Orthodoscience determines what counts as "real science" and what is dismissed as "pseudoscience," often based not on evidence but on institutional power. It is the science that maintains the status quo and protects its own authority.
Example: "When a heterodox researcher is denied funding, rejected by journals, and excluded from conferences, that's orthodoscience in action: using institutional power to enforce conformity and silence dissent."
Orthodoscience by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal July 12, 2026
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026