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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

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.

Personing 

The act of being a person in any place at any given time. Usually what one is doing when one claims that they are doing 'nothing.'
Ryan: "Hey, what are you doing?"
Brandon: "Not much, I'm just personing."
Personing by Hakutei May 20, 2008

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

personing 

What a person does, when they are not- not personing.
I'm planning on personing this weekend. Care to join me?
personing by A. Fish May 19, 2008

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
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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