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Pathologization Bigotry

A form of atheist or scientific bigotry that labels religious, spiritual, metaphysical, or non‑scientific beliefs as mental illnesses—such as “delusion,” “schizophrenia,” or “psychosis”—to dismiss, humiliate, and silence believers. Pathologization bigotry weaponizes clinical language, often without any diagnostic authority, to equate worldview differences with disorder. It refuses to respect the cultural and personal significance of non‑materialist experiences, reducing them to symptoms of a sick mind.
Example: “He told her that her belief in angels meant she was ‘delusional and needed a psychiatrist.’ Pathologization bigotry: using mental health labels to attack a spiritual worldview.”

Pathologization Prejudice

A biased tendency to automatically interpret religious or spiritual experiences as signs of mental illness, without clinical evaluation. This prejudice operates as a cognitive shortcut: “unusual belief = pathology.” It ignores that many such beliefs are culturally normative, personally meaningful, and not associated with distress or dysfunction. Pathologization prejudice is common in hyper‑rationalist circles where any departure from materialist orthodoxy is seen as a cognitive defect.

Example: “When she mentioned meditation visions, he immediately thought ‘hallucination.’ Pathologization prejudice: mistaking a spiritual practice for a symptom.”
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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
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 16, 2026

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
Word of the Day on May 15, 2026