Phronism

A standard English word used in a manner which is deliberately vague or undefined, or defined in a manner which subtly suits the user and varies from the standard English definition.

The ID movement's failure to define, or distinguish the word "information" from the standard dictionary, or Claude Shannon's definition is a Phronism.

The insertion of the word "about" into the definition of Simultaneous is a phronism

"Happening at the same time." is the true definition.

"Happening at "about" the same time" is a phronism

Phronism by alloytoo February 27, 2010

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Paronism

A woman born in paron Arkansas and is taught from birth to get pregnant for child support.

Paronism got me caught up for 18 years.

Paronism by jeffrodgers007 August 31, 2016

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Phronism • Paronism • phonism • phrogism

phonism

1: (n) Bigotry or chauvinism on the basis of one's mobile phone brand and/or operating system.

2: (n) In a broader sense, 'phonism' can even refer to prejudice against tablet brands and/or their operating systems.

1: Phonism is one of the greatest evils that modern man has had to endure.

2:.

A: Fuck iPhones and the assholes who use them.

B: Wow man, that's pretty harsh.

A: Lol, I don't give a shit; I'm phonist.

phonism by Sweyn78 December 1, 2014

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phrogism

A religion, we worship phrog god of all frogs.

Turtle is devil because frogs are compared to turtles too often. FROGS WILL REIGN SUPREME AGAINST TURTLES.

Hey do you support phrogism?

phrogism by Icebear13 January 20, 2021

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Toe Rag

A toe rag was originally a foot wrapping used, since mediaeval times up until the mid-nineteenth century, to protect the foot from chafing by boots or shoes. As these were, quite literally, rags they weren’t usually washed, and so with use they became very smelly until they were thrown away. Because of the similarity in smell, toe rag also became the name applied to dried, salted cod or other things with a strong, unpleasant, fishy smell. It didn’t take that long before the name was applied to someone who was an obnoxious, unpleasant OIC.

1 “Socks! Those aren’t socks you smelly git, they’re toe rags!”
2 “What have you been cooking? Smells like toe rag!”
3 “I can smell ‘er fanny from ‘ere, proper toe rag.”
4 That Heale Malcolm is a right toe rag.

Toe Rag by AKACroatalin November 29, 2016

Word of the Day on July 24, 2026

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Eternity leave

When some resigns or retires from a job, they are on "eternity leave". This can also refer to someone who has passed away, especially someone who worked somewhere for a long time, retired/resigned, then passed away later.

Oh I'm sorry, you didn't know that Kelly is on eternity leave? She resigned and moved to Hawaii!

With regrets I would like to inform you that my boss is officially on eternity leave. I will never see or hear them again. Ever.

Eternity leave by LingDanc803 February 7, 2023

Word of the Day on July 23, 2026

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jody

The hypothetical man (often a sinister character who decided not to go to boot camp) that is doing your girlfriend/wife while you are on deployment overseas.

Ain't no use in goin home,
Jody's got your girl and gone.
Ain't no use in goin back,
Jody's got your Cadillac,
Ain't no use in feeling blue,
Jody's took your checkbook too.

jody by Sgt Apan March 31, 2006

Word of the Day on July 22, 2026

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