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primalism 

A school of philosophy that celebrates putting primal needs and desires before anything else. A primalist individual will eat when they are hungry, sleep when they are tired, and do what they please when they please to. This may also be considered "doing what you want and not giving a fuck," a la Don Draper (see: Don Draper). However, a primalist may also find satisfaction in what may be more traditionally considered "primal": living outdoors, raw foods or vegan, primalsexuality, etc. Primalism, at its core, is about bringing humanity back to paleolithic or even pre-paleolithic cultural standards and lifestyle.
John follows the philosophy of primalism pretty close. I caught him taking a leak outside behind the shed with a fresh rolled stogie in one hand and a cold beer in the other, wearing nothing but his ripped boxers and those sunglasses he found at the Best Buy.
primalism by DumpsterHamsterBaby October 7, 2009

spades privilige 

When you are dealt a monster hand in the game of Spades. But then pretend that you actually only made your bid through skill and a bit of luck. Typically this occurs when going 10/200 (Bidding that you will win 10 books out of 13), and having several of the highest cards in the game.
Justin was dealt both jokers, Ace and deuce of spades, King queen and Jack of spades. But still put on a big show of how "close" that hand was and how he had to play it just right in order to get their 10 books, thus demonstrating his intense spades privilige.
spades privilige by sofakingdead October 7, 2020

Profilism 

An affliction or disorder of the outline or contour of the human face, especially when viewed from the side, that impairs another's judgement of the afflicted's relative attractiveness. Those who suffer from profilism are often attractive when viewed from the front.
(sample dialogue)

Man 1: Did you see that new girl in the office next door?

Man 2: Yeah, she is NOT attractive.

Man 1: No check her our from the front, I'm telling ya - she just suffers from profilism.
Profilism by Tom Beline April 25, 2008

Priviligation

The means by which someone uses there influence to take advantage of a situation.
When a person manages to get a table in a restaurant which only normally accepts bookings, or has a queue of people waiting - the person is said to practicing the art of priviligation.
Priviligation by Grizel September 4, 2009

privatism 

An educational system whereby all public schools are eliminated and replaced with private schools. In a privatist country, only two types of education systems exist:

1) Private School system
2) Home-school system

In a privatist country, all parents have to pay extra money but the money comes into beneficial use.

Results:

1) ALL students are marked fairly.
2) ALL lazy teachers are fired.
3) ALL schools have excellent facilities.

Sadly, a country has yet to achieve privatism.
Privatism is beautiful.
privatism by Smart Boy February 27, 2005

PRIVILISED 

The type of upbringing where money and opportunity has not been found wanting, usually in a first world culture.
A portmanteau of the words "Privilege" and "Civilized".
"I agree with where that Greta Thunberg's argument is coming from; she does need to realise that she's lived a very privilised life up to now, though!"
PRIVILISED by ThatOneQuietGuy November 23, 2021
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Frothability 

The measure of an emotional and over zealous consumer in an upwardly charging market, also known as a bull market. It's characterized by rising asset prices, increased investor confidence, and favorable growth in the markets, bro.
The frothability was evident as over-zealous consumers eagerly engaged in bidding wars, driving property prices to unsustainable levels reminiscent of previous speculative bubbles.
Frothability by cptn.kagaroo1 January 26, 2024
Word of the Day on November 12, 2026

Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
Soul digger by anonymous November 11, 2026
Word of the Day on November 11, 2026

pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
Word of the Day on November 7, 2026
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