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putinism 

A lie, so bold in nature and so obvious, it defies logic as to why it was told. A lie so huge and so transparent, not only does the one being told know it is a lie, but the liar knows it. And the person being told the lie knows the liar knows he/she knows and so on ad infinum. Based on the name Vladimir Putin, prime minister of Russia, in regards to his ability to purposely misspeak.
Tom: Joe, are you gay?
Joe: No, I'm not gay.
Tom: Dude, you're 35 years old, never had a girlfriend and last night I saw you French kissing a guy at the theater. You're gay.
Joe: Dude, I am NOT gay!
Tom: You're sucking my dick, dude. You're GAY.
Joe: Am not.
Tom: You're just one big putinism, aren't you?
putinism by Jonny Habenero October 16, 2008
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putinism 

noun: a bold faced lie so audaciously transparent that it defies all conceivable logic. A lie ardently defended even when the liar knows that the person being told the lie knows it's a lie and that that person knows that he knows. Derived from the wildly bizarre claims and assertions of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in regards to nearly any situation.
Joe: I finally broke up with Sue. I caught her cheating red-handed finally.
Tom: I thought she knew that you knew.
Joe: She did. I told her. She still said she wasn't cheating but she knew that i didn't believe her. And she even KNEW that I KNEW.
Tom: Wow. That girl is just one putinism after the next.
Tom:
putinism by Jonny Habenero October 12, 2008
Word of the Day on March 3, 2022

Putinism 

Used to describe a blatant lie and then deflect criticism by blaming others
Donald Trump was guilty of blatant putinism when discussing his tax returns with legal team.
Putinism by Dongbottle February 16, 2022

Putinism 

To be stupid and lie. Retarded.
Teacher: Shelly! That is complete putinism!
Putinism by Stickybug February 25, 2022

Putinism 

A bold lie. A lie that is so obvious that a unborn fetus knows its a lie. It can also mean dumb and retarded. The lie is so bad that the person who is being told the lie knows it’s a lie and the liar knows that the person being told the lie knows it’s a lie. This word is based on the Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin who has spoken many lies.
Jenny: i separated from the friend group.

Patricia: why?

Jenny: Shelly is full of putinism.
Putinism by Stickybug February 25, 2022
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Grindset by Omega-Male May 22, 2026
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