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Paraphysics of the Laws of Physics

A speculative or fringe field that investigates phenomena or principles that appear to exist alongside, beyond, or in parallel to conventional physical laws—exploring the boundaries where physics meets the unexplained, the anomalous, or the supposedly impossible. Paraphysics takes seriously the possibility that our current laws might be incomplete, that phenomena dismissed as "paranormal" might indicate undiscovered dimensions of physical reality, or that consciousness might interact with matter in ways physics doesn't yet recognize. Unlike pseudoscience (which ignores evidence), paraphysics engages with anomalies while maintaining critical inquiry—asking whether UFOs, psychic phenomena, or alternative healing might point to physics beyond current understanding. Whether such inquiry leads to new physics or dead ends, paraphysics serves as a reminder that today's orthodoxy was yesterday's heresy, and that the boundaries of the physical are not necessarily the boundaries of the real.
Paraphysics of the Laws of Physics Example: "He studied telepathy not as magic but as a possible indicator of undiscovered physical interactions—paraphysics, the investigation of phenomena that seem to violate known laws but might reveal new ones. Most of it leads nowhere, but somewhere, something might."
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An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.
"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."
eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016