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Petersonian 

A term which has recently popped up in meme culture after being said by bronzeswords on twitter, and later used in a Sonic The Hedgehog Parody made by youtuber Jehtt.

Nobody truly knows what it means, but it's derivative actually comes from famous psychologist and political speaker Jordan Peterson, who speaks on the human nature, moral discussions, and other philosophical mediums brought into modern society.

bronzeswords is attempting to take Jordan Peterson's philosophical takes on humanity and apply them in a metaphorical way that grasps at his intentions during his tangent.
"I was thinking about why so many in the radical left participate in "speedrunning" The reason is the left's lack of work ethic ('go fast' rather than 'do it right') and, in a Petersonian sense, to elevate alternative sexual archetypes in the marketplace ('fastest mario')."
"...Hey man, what the fuck are you talking about?"
Petersonian by Jockstrap C0wboy February 9, 2022
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Petersonian 

This is an adjective used to refer to the ideas of Canadian professor and psychologist, Jordan Peterson. Typically it is used in reference to his ideas around archetypes, meaning, and personal responsibility, which are the preeminent topics his books and lectures.
At first I thought Disney's "Hercules" was just a fun cartoon made for kids, but then I noticed there's a very Petersonian narrative here, wherein the titular demigod has a burden of physical strength that he cannot control and chooses to bear it in pursuit of becoming a "true hero," and on that journey he acquires a new strength: of character.
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petersonian 

Relating to Cassandra Peterson, aka, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Sexy, funny, dark.
She is absolutely Petersonian.
Did you see that new horrorshow? Very Petersonian.
They started out emo, but they have gotten more Petersonian, lately.
petersonian by lkjandersen October 16, 2021

petersonify 

To rely on urban dictionary as a reliable source of information on neologisms.
"Did you see him totally petersonify "bushfuck" the other day? He should know better than to rely on that"
petersonify by internet guy January 12, 2009

Petersoning 

The act of bullying everyone you disagree with on private social media platforms and claiming you are being silenced when you get suspended for violating the terms of service
Guy: why is he mad, didn't he just insult somebody.
me: yeah he is just petersoning
Petersoning by Amr Salem July 4, 2022

Petersomnia 

The condition of fearing being awake. you stay in such a sleepy state because you are truly afraid to be wide awake
That guy is literally always sleepy, I heard he has petersomnia
Petersomnia by RealTrashBoi February 23, 2024

flophouse 

Any house/apartment/frat house/trailer/etc. which is used for individuals to crash (sleep, chill, hang out, lurk, etc.) for a period of time. In order to "crash", one must not actually live there (e.g. have their name on the lease, own said flophouse, etc.). Flophouses are typically used by college students, drug addicts, transients, vagrants, or other unsavory characters.

A flophouse may also be the home owned by the parents of a college student, who after being away at college, wishes to live as if he/she is still at college (e.g. staying out all night, returning just to crash at mom and dad's house, then leaving again), rather than conforming to the pre-college rules.
Example #1
Dude: (Talking to someone passed out face first on the floor of his college apartment) Hey man, who the hell are you? What do you think this is, a flophouse??

Bro: Sorry dude, I must have passed out for a minute.

Example #2
Mom: Where have you BEEN for the last three days? You come home just to sleep?? What do you think this is, a flophouse??!!

Son: What's your problem? I'm an adult now!
flophouse by J3553 November 21, 2007
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